As an executive coach, I practice the art of listening to best serve my clients. I help leaders cultivate deep listening skills to enable them to reach their full potential. This work draws from an understanding of the power of nonverbal communication to developing a firm foundation of mindfulness
We already know about the value and importance of communication in business and leadership. Effective leaders are skilled at the art of persuasion and can generate commitment to their organization’s vision. Great companies tell a compelling brand story.As an executive coach, I practice the art of listening to best serve my clients. I help leaders cultivate deep listening skills to enable them to reach their full potential.
It is difficult, for instance, to compete with a smartphone. You cannot make proper eye contact with someone if they are scrolling through their phone. Part of promoting the art of listening is gently demanding the undivided attention of others. When I notice someone splitting their attention between me and their phone, I pause the conversation and say we can talk when you are done checking your phone. I prefer to look at your eyes instead of your eyelids.
, so it is tempting to take mental side trips while listening. Instead, use that extra mental energy to read between the lines. Attempt to understand the meaning behind and in between the words.distinguishes between “listening to respond” and “listening to understand.” With active listening, we are doing more than waiting for a chance to respond. We are present and focused on the person speaking. Deep listening takes active listening another step further.
The more deeply we give of ourselves as listeners, the more deeply the other person will be willing to share and connect with us. It is in that place of greater connection and vulnerability that true collaboration takes place.Although listening should not merely involve biding our time until we have a chance to respond, that response will reveal a great deal about the quality of our listening.
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