Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast The One Leadership Skill That Changes Everything
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Apr 3, 2025 Great leaders don't just have answers; they know how to listen. The discussion emphasizes deep, empathetic listening as a vital skill that fosters connection and insights. Transformative questioning is highlighted as a way to unlock others' potential, shifting from rigid styles to fluid conversations. Creating a safe space for dialogue further enhances trust and collaboration. Engaging fully ensures that leadership meetings become more impactful and meaningful.
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Better Questions, Better Leadership
- Ask better questions to get better answers, leading to better thinking and leadership.
- This results in better leadership and greater impact.
Full-Contact Immersive Listening
- Practice "full-contact immersive listening" to absorb and connect mentally, emotionally, and physically with the speaker.
- Listen for tone, pauses, body language, unspoken emotions, and the heart behind the words.
Resist the Rush
- Work against the "natural rush of leadership" to slow down and listen intentionally.
- Avoid interrupting and apologize if it happens; listen to understand, not respond.