Better listeners make better leaders

https://www.fastcompany.com/90749446/how-to-become-a-better-listener-according-to-science

Listening is a better predictor of leadership potential than intelligence or personality. Good listeners tend to perform better at work, have higher well-being, and build meaningful relationships.

The author of this article in Fast company suggests four key enablers for high-quality listening:

1. Focus: Many people struggle with listening because they fail to provide their undivided attention. The author emphasises that true listening requires focus, and multitasking is not a substitute.
2. Empathy: Basic empathy, the ability to see things from another person's perspective, is crucial for effective listening.
3. Self-Control: Impulsive interruptions pose a threat to listening, making self-control essential.
4. Inclusion: Even after focusing, empathising, and exercising self-control, it's important to convey to the other person that you've been listening. When it's your turn to speak, incorporate the other person's perspective, reference what they said, and react to their narrative.