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Ali Aydan: I Thought I Was Leading Until I Started Listening
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Most leaders hear their teams. Very few actually listen. That used to be me. I didn’t realise what I was missing until I made listening a habit. The shift? Subtle. The results? Game-changing. Morale lifted. Ideas flowed. Our performance sharpened. Here’s what real listening does for your team: 1. You Earn Their TruthWhen people…
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Ali Aydan: Fear Stays Until You Move
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Fear usually shows up when something really matters. That’s normal. But it won’t disappear just because you hope it will. What’s worked for me is simple. Take bold, clear action. It shifts your energy and puts you back in control. Here’s how I keep fear from slowing me down: ✅ Start Before You Feel…
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Ali Aydan: Everyone wants to hear the truth
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Everyone wants to hear the truth …until they hear it. We say we value honesty.But when the truth is uncomfortable, we resist it. As a leader, I’ve learned that truth-telling is easy in theory but hard in practice. Here’s what happens when real honesty enters the room: 1️⃣ People get defensive – The natural…