Listen, Learn, Lead

2016-01-26

In this episode of The Change Element Podcast Show, we discuss the principal of leadership that many people miss. To have a desire to truly lead, one must desire to listen and learn. Check out this great conversation led by business coach and consultant, Tim Bartlett in Element #12.Main Points- Your team has the solutions, you just need to listen- If you're not listening don't be surprised if your team stops talking- You need to act on what you're hearing to build trustWrap Up:

Main Points

- Your team has the solutions, you just need to listen

- If you're not listening don't be surprised if your team stops talking

- You need to act on what you're hearing to build trust

Wrap Up:

- If you want your team to feel engaged, and empowered to speak up, you must show a desire to listen

- You have to put effort into hearing from your team, it won't always come naturally

- When your team trusts that you want to hear from them, they will provide valuable insight and solutions, and they'll carry out the decisions made with more commitment.

Resources:

Book: The Listening Leader: Powerful New Strategies for Becoming an Influential Communicator Richard M. Harris January 1, 2006

The Art of Listening Erich Fromm February 26, 2013 Open Road Media

The Change Element was founded by Steven Ma, Cory Damon and Tim Bartlett. This show is focused on helping entrepreneurs, leaders, and visionaries take big ideas and get out to the world.

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