I think for those who listen, in who are interverted, to hear that their roach is equally valuable, and in some cases more valuable, it can be very affirming. I've always emphasized that i think listening is the most important trait and characteristic of leadership. And i don't think it receives enough attention. It helps to build trust in others if they really can see that you're listening. That comes back in the way you converse with them.
“It's not reassuring when we don't know the answers to critically important questions involved in health and wellbeing. But it's far more of a problem if we try to pretend we do.” In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Stanford Medical School dean Lloyd Minor sits down with podcast host Matt Abrahams to discuss transparency in leadership.
“Rather than pushing ambiguity away, we should lean into it, and use it as a stimulus to guide our communication in more effective ways.” They also discuss the benefits an introvert can bring to leadership roles and critical role listening plays for anyone in a position of power.
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