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 Truth
When people feel heard, they speak up. That honesty builds trust, and trust builds momentum.
2. They Own the Mission
When your team has a voice, they step up. They stop asking for permission and start leading.
3. You Discover Better Answers
Your best solutions? They’re probably buried in feedback you’ve half-ignored.
4. They Dare to Think Big
A safe team takes creative risks. That’s where breakthroughs happen.
Are you listening or just nodding along? – Ali Aydan
Ali Aydan: I Thought I Was Leading Until I Started Listening
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