Tag: listen
Relationships: Leadership Idea #9
As a leader it’s important to remember that the best results come from having great relationships with others. If we work on relationships, we’re helping others feel important, feel listened to and understood. When I’m listened to and feel understood, I’m much more likely to consider and support a request even though I may not…
2nd Practice: Idea #571
The next growth practice sounds easy, but in reality is much harder than it sounds. Simply, ‘The second growth practice is to listen daily to broaden your perspective. It is important for leaders to see through the eyes of other people. Ask your team questions and listen! You don’t learn by talking, only by listening…
Listen: Idea #521
Idea #6 – ‘Seek first to understand, then to be understood’. (S.R.Covey) How often do we not understand why people do what they do, or act how they act? Why do we get frustrated when others don’t seem to understand our thinking? Perhaps it’s because we haven’t taken time to really listen to them, to…