Listen when the coaches are talking

Of all the leadership attributes, listening may be paramount. The leader who listens are one who knows that is going on around him. More importantly, listening enables followers to communicate more directly. Leaders who listen expect their people to tell them the facts, especially when things are not going well. Leaders who listen expect their people to share ideas, even when those ideas may conflict with the leader's stated point of view. Leaders who listen are ones who want their people to be involved in the decision?making process. Listening opens the door to genuine communication as well as improved self?direction.
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