Effective Listening for Leaders (Ep. 57)

Episode 57: Effective Listening for Leaders 

 

Listening Builds Communication

 

•  Paul D. Hubbard was playing quarterback for Gallaudet University.  

 

• As a leader, the way that you communicate with your team is as important. 
• A leader needs to be able to communicate effectively.
• Listening well is a crucial aspect of effective communication for a leader.

 

By actively listening:

• A leader can understand their perspectives, concerns, and ideas.
• Allows the leader to respond appropriately and make informed decisions. 
• Teams are more likely to trust and engage with their leader, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

 

QUESTION 1: Are you listening to those perspectives, concerns, and ideas? 

 

Active listening - write stuff down

• Personal Journal
• Leadership Journal 

 

Listening Builds Relationships

 

BOOK: How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnagie  

  

When you take a genuine interest in people, and listen to them, you will not only endear yourself to them, you will also learn a whole heck of a lot about them.

 

Listening well helps a leader build strong relationships with their team members. 

 

When leaders genuinely listen

• It demonstrates respect, empathy, and support. 
• It creates a sense of psychological safety, encouraging open dialogue and collaboration.
• Fosters a sense of belonging and loyalty among team members, which in turn boosts morale, productivity, and retention.

 

Listening Builds Insight

 

Apollo 13 Movie - a great story about leadership, and what it means to work together. 

 

Gene Kranz

• He found the right people
• Put them in the right places
• Made sure that everybody communicated and listened to one another. 
• Deferred to others in that situation, all while maintaining strong leadership 

 

A leader who listens well can tap into their team's collective intelligence. 

 

By actively listening, a leader can harness this diversity and gain valuable insights that may lead to innovative solutions and better decision-making. 

 

MO’s FINAL THOUGHTS

 

Learning how to listen well allows a leader to enhance their communication skills, build strong relationships with their team, and tap into the diverse insights of their employees. These benefits ultimately contribute to better decision-making, improved team dynamics, and increased overall effectiveness as a leader.

 

Amazon Book Links:

 

• “How to Win Friends and Influence People”, Dale Carnegie -  https://amzn.to/3Eub5n7

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