From the course: Leading from the Middle
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Listen in order to lead
- A vice-president at a company I used to work for would often say, "We have two ears and one mouth." So you'd think we'd spend twice as much time listening. Effective leaders are great listeners and, when you're working in the middle, a listening tour is a good strategy to make sure you aren't missing out on key insights. Are you a good listener? Most of us think we are, but realistically, listening is more challenging than you might think, especially when you're listening to truly understand something rather than partially listening and partially preparing a response. Here are some ways you can lead better by listening more strategically. Plan a listening tour. If you're new to your role, your instinct might be to jump in and start demonstrating why you were chosen over the other candidates. In most instances, this is not the best move. Even if you're seasoned in your role, taking the time to hear from those on the front…
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