The Look & Sound of Leadership Building Listening
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Oct 3, 2024 In this engaging discussion, a dedicated coach shares valuable insights on enhancing listening skills, essential for effective leadership. They explore three key listening mindsets: listening to learn, embracing feelings, and maintaining separateness. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in communication and presents a fun listening exercise called 'parroting' to boost retention. Listeners are invited to reflect on their own listening habits and consider how they may improve their professional relationships.
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Deepa's Listening Transformation
- Deepa was a well-liked vice president but struggled with listening, often interrupting unknowingly.
- Through coaching, she developed self-awareness and active listening skills that greatly improved her leadership presence.
Develop Listening Awareness
- Build listening skill by accepting it as an underdeveloped muscle requiring attention.
- Keep a mental journal reflecting on your listening after each conversation or meeting.
Choose to Listen Actively
- To listen better, consciously choose to focus on the speaker rather than distractions or your own stories.
- Awareness enables the choice to stay present and listen actively.