Gregg Ward contributes to Forbes Coaches Council’s Expert Panel where top business and career coaches from Forbes Coaches Council offer firsthand insights on leadership.
Leaders have an overwhelming number of responsibilities, often distracting or isolating them from others. Unfortunately, this sometimes impacts their ability to truly hear their team’s concerns and suggestions. They might have good intentions and ask for their workers’ feedback, but are they really absorbing and acting on that information?
If you’re a leader struggling to stay focused, make sure you first prioritize your people and truly hear what they are telling you.
Read the full article and Gregg’s strategy for improving your active listening skills here.