To Hear the Truth, You Have to Listen

Thoreau wrote: “It takes two to speak the truth - one to speak and another to hear.” Most of us are great at the former but at the latter, not so much.  Truth be told, most of us are poor listeners.  When considering great leadership skills, we focus on transmission skills--speaking and writing.  The most effective leaders know they have to be great listeners too. They understand the need to work…

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Leadership & The Power of Listening

Great leaders are great listeners, and therefore my message today is a simple one - talk less and listen more. The best leaders are proactive, strategic, and intuitive listeners. They recognize knowledge and wisdom are not gained by talking, but by listening. Take a moment and reflect back on any great leader who comes to mind...you'll find they are very adept at reading between the lines. They…

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