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SHOW ME A GREAT LEADER AND I'LL SHOW YOU A GREAT LISTENER
Highly effective listening leaders clearly understand that listening and leading are inseparable. Moreover, highly effective listening leaders understand, value, and engage four levels of listening leadership. The four distinct levels of listening leadership that must be mastered and practiced include:
1. First: Listening to and leading your self.
2. Second: Listening to and leading others.
3. Third: Teaching and engaging other listening leaders.
4. Fourth: Teaching others how to teach and engage other listening leaders.
1. First: Listening to and leading your self.
2. Second: Listening to and leading others.
3. Third: Teaching and engaging other listening leaders.
4. Fourth: Teaching others how to teach and engage other listening leaders.
THE POWER OF DISTRACTIONS
Distractions are everywhere and waiting to capture our attention but we all have the power to reduce, eliminate, or listen beyond them and deal with the real issues that matter to us.
I'M ALL EARS - WHY MANAGERS MUST DEVELOP EFFECTIVE LISTENING SKILLS
The best leaders share a common secret: They successfully lead because they effectively listen. Good listening, however, seems to be a rare management skill. Unfortunately, many people work with leaders who interrupt, are rude and boorish, and devalue their direct reports. Imagine how their negative behavior damages the morale, productivity, and effectiveness of their organizations.
THE TOP 10 WAYS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR SELF LEADERSHIP
Self-Leadership is the first level of leadership and applies to any person, whether or not they hold a management or supervisory position. Self leadership is the ability of someone to guide themselves to positive places that they have never been before. It enables a person to fulfill their potential while building a strong foundation from which to make daily decisions -- both professionally and personally. Without a strong sense of self-leadership, people can feel out of control, overwhelmed and un- focused.
HOW CAN YOU LEAD IF YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO A-S-K
A-S-K (the development of Attitudes, Skills, and Knowledge) has provided many leaders with a set of useful listening leadership guidelines. Outstanding listeners should be constantly reminded that serving others as a leader begins and ends by refining listening attitudes, knowledge, and skills. Establishing positive and productive listening attitudes and constantly expanding knowledge about listening and leadership provides the required foundation for developing and refining the basic underpinning of specific listening skills and behaviors.
HOW CAN YOU LEAD IF YOU DON'T HAVE ANY FOLLOWERS?
Each of us can easily name a few of our histories great leaders - Mahatma Ghandi, John Kennedy, Rosa Parks – there are many reasons why we consider leadership great. One particular item is undeniable. Great leaders have followers. Followers who choose to take paths not taken, for belief and trust in their leader.
HOW TO BE A GREAT LEADER THROUGH THE POWER OF LISTENING
One of the most successful approaches to great listening is the SIER Formula. Listening is defined as a 4-step process:
S ensing
I nterpreting
E valuating
R esponding
S ensing
I nterpreting
E valuating
R esponding
January 30,
Leading through uncertainty is a regular occurrence today. It is challenging to lead others when you are not clear on where you are going yourself or have little information you can rely upon. Both leaders and organizations need to adapt their approach to dealing with ambiguity. As a leader it calls for openness, creativity and courage rather than simply waiting for the fog to fade.
This session will cover important steps that can serve as a compass to navigate the way in turbulent times.
This session will cover important steps that can serve as a compass to navigate the way in turbulent times.
