Listenough - Are You Listening, or Just Waiting to Speak?
From Leadruption · 06:11
Show by Emma Last
Most of us think we’re pretty good listeners. We nod, make eye contact and stay quiet while someone else speaks. But in this episode of Leadruption, Emma Last explores Listenough, the moment when we stop really listening and start waiting for our opportunity to respond, advise, explain or fix.In this episode, we explore:What Listenough is, and how quickly “I’ve seen this before” can become “I already know what this is”.Why experience and pattern recognition can sometimes get in the way of genuine curiosity.How power changes what people are willing to tell leaders, and why “my door is always open” only matters if people feel safe once they walk through it.Why listening does not mean agreeing, and how good listening can improve the information leadership decisions are based on.Two questions to consider: When people speak to you, are you listening for what they mean, or listening for your opportunity to respond? And what might people tell you if they knew you weren’t going to immediately explain, defend or fix it?Sometimes the most powerful thing a leader can do is not have the answer.It’s create enough space for the truth to finish the sentence.Want more Leadruption?Come and join Emma in Leadruption PodChat to continue the conversation and explore more words and ideas from The Leadruptionary.https://emmalast.com/leadruption-podchat
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