The Agile Daily Standup - AgileDad Why “Holding Space” Is the Most Underrated Leadership Skill
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Aug 20, 2025 Explore the underrated skill of 'holding space' in leadership, where patience takes center stage. Discover how allowing team members to express themselves fosters deeper connections and encourages psychological safety. Contrast different listening styles to understand how being present can reshape team dynamics. This approach emphasizes relationships over problems, highlighting the importance of building trust and belonging in the workplace.
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Presence Over Fixing
- Holding space means being with someone without trying to fix or advise them.
- It focuses on presence while others work through their own thoughts and feelings.
Two Modes Of Listening
- There are two listening modes: to reply and to understand.
- Listening to understand resists formulating answers and lets people fully express themselves.
Pause Before You Solve
- Practice restraint and resist the urge to fix problems immediately.
- Pause, listen, become curious, and let others guide the conversation long enough for insight to arise.