Leadership Advantage 3.0
Ask most people to describe a great leader and their description will surely include "good listener." Listening is the key that opens the door to relationships, trust, learning, and performance. If listening is such a powerful management skill, why does it seem to always need teaching and practicing? Why do leaders and managers who know the importance of listening continue to fall in the category of "non-listeners" rather than good listeners? Listening is a difficult skill to master because of external and internal factors. Externally, the environment poses distractions, pressures, and overdoses of information that make it difficult to focus and listen. And, internally, your own voice is so much louder than any other's. "Self talk" often takes the place of "listening mode." If you're motivated to become a better listener and are willing to learn and practice the skills required, you'll reap personal and professional benefits. You'll be more informed, involved, recognized, and trusted as a leader. This program is designed to help you recognize the challenges and benefits of being a listening leader; use motivation, concentration, and comprehension to facilitate the listening process; and overcome listening challenges with confidence and skill.
