Dear Dan: How Do You Get Lousy Managers to Listen
Dear Dan, I am an attorney. I have a client involved in a worker’s comp claim against the County. This is a small rural county. The claim arose because the man works in… Continue reading
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The Six Pitfalls of Leadership
The pitfalls of leadership spring from within. Dangers that emerge from within are more perilous than dangers that attack from without. The Six Pitfalls of Leadership: #1. Perceived knowledge. “Those who think they… Continue reading
The Top 10 Super Powers of Listening
There are a million excuses for poor listening. Reject all of them if you expect to lead. The top 10 super powers of listening: Expanding horizons. Showing respect. Connecting and caring. Helping… Continue reading
Three C’s for Listening Like a Leader
Listening is a vast ocean surrounded by empty beaches. I’ve been paying attention to listening, both my own and others. You’re more likely to meet a red-crested tree rat* than to meet someone… Continue reading
The Five Purposes of Listening
The most neglected work of leadership is listening. The reason? It’s hard work. If leadership is about others, listening is about leadership. 4 reasons you hate to listen: A squirrel’s attention span. Busy… Continue reading
The Leader Who Heard
Wouldn’t you love for someone to listen to you? Why not be that person for others? 5 reasons leaders have closed ears: No aspiration to listen. Have you ever heard a leader exclaim,… Continue reading