An All Too Common Leadership Trap
Beware of this all too common leadership trap.
Some leaders seem to love to hear themselves talk.
They hold meetings and do the majority of the talking. They conduct one-on-one performance reviews and dominate the conversations.
The problem with talking too much is that you often learn nothing. If a leader wants to tap into an employee’s passion, he needs to learn how to ask good questions and listen with the intent of understanding – not responding.
Understanding and tapping into an employee’s passion is what allows a team to work crazy hard, be completely exhausted, and still be excited & engaged.
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Patrick Leddin, PhD is a speaker, global leadership consultant, and The Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Five-Week Leadership Challenge. Patrick is an Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University with a thriving leadership blog and podcast, and 25-years of leadership experience. He offers an unparalleled mix of academic rigor and real-world experience.