Organizations that prioritize listening increase work satisfaction, build trust and mutual respect, and remain committed to their mission in contexts of competing demands. These organizations need leaders who instill the value of listening through their personal example and the team practices that they build.

Organizations and leaders are increasingly confronted by societal shifts in which the ability to pay attention and listen is being corrupted by screens, cellphones, and social media. We live in a world of increasing distraction and shortened attention spans. In this context, successful leaders are ones who focus their attention and listen to others, and exceptional leaders are ones who create group dynamics within their teams that help members pay attention and listen better.

I can work with you to become a leader that builds practices for listening within your team or community. Together, we can:

• explore the values of listening as a goal for your work with others,

• develop and improve your skills and habits for active listening,

• understand the personal styles, group dynamics, and organizational structures that promote or discourage listening in your team,

• create models for building collaborations and group dynamics that prioritize listening, and

• problem-solve appropriate responses to what you learn by listening. 

Reach out and let’s talk about building teams that listen.