Listening and Learning
from Others
Have you
ever been in a situation where someone in authority starts speaking about your
workplace, and internally you’re thinking..”this person has no clue!”, because
they’re words bear no similarity to actual reality?
You’re not
alone! All too often many leaders forget
one of the basics pf leadership—LISTENING. Of all the leadership attributes, listening
may be the most important. You can have
all the leadership skills in the world, but if you don’t listen to people, it
will be wasted effort.
The leader
who listens knows what’s happening (the pulse) around them. Listening opens doors to genuine
communication. It demonstrates respect
and caring for others.
But
listening only gets you part of the way to leadership. It also requires LEARNING from it, and using that learning to guide your
actions. It’s only through learning that
we’re able to change and grow as leaders and prepare for the future.
Listening
and learning help make leaders credible because they both compel the leader to place people first. And that’s when really
good things can happen.
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