A leader says a lot when they listen. Listening — truly hearing what someone has to say — is a critical component of leadership. By sharing your ear and not just your thoughts, you put those who look to you for guidance into a position to become active and engaged. Inspiring your employees can be...Read More

The power of listening can affect powerful change. This is why I realize that I need to spend more time coaching my business students on effective listening skills. Why? Because the most successful leaders that I work with are great listeners. They “seek first to understand” as the late Stephen Covey used to say. They...Read More