Mastering the art of conversation is an essential skill that all leaders need to cultivate. In this TED Talk, journalist, radio host and author Celeste Headlee shares some absolute gold on how to be a better conversationalist. If you can grab a few minutes, it's well worth a watch. A few tips worth calling out: - Stay open to talking to and hearing from people you don’t necessarily like or agree with; - Enter every conversation assuming you have something to learn; - Above all else and most important of all, stop talking and listen! As leaders, the ability to take a broad perspective on an issue is a necessity. Keeping an open mind and accepting that your perception is not the only way to examine a situation will ultimately enable you to be more considered in your approach and make better, more informed decisions. It will help you be more empathic. It is also a good way to retain a healthy dose of humility and help you learn and ultimately prosper as a leader. The ability to talk less and listen more is, I think, the most important skill any leader can possess and one that many leaders could benefit from improving. It takes effort, mental focus and practise, but dedicating time to honing this skill, should you choose to do so, will be one of the best investments you will ever make. Feel free to repost to your network if you think they will find this valuable. I love expanding my network, so if you are interested in #leadership, #selfbelief and #mindset, please reach out and connect. #ideasworthsharing #people #leaders #insight #courage #executivecoach #success #communication #listen #

When your job hinges on how well you talk to people, you learn a lot about how to have conversations -- and that most of us don't converse very well. Celeste Headlee has worked as a radio host for decades, and she knows the ingredients of a great conversation: Honesty, brevity, clarity and a healthy amount of listening. In this insightful talk, she shares 10 useful rules for having better conversations. "Go out, talk to people, listen to people," she says. "And, most importantly, be prepared to be amazed." https://lnkd.in/eq2e73Y Leadership. Success. Unpacked. #globalleadhub #onlinestudy #onlinecourse #eLearning #communication #conversation

One of my favorite TED Talks enumerates ways to have more productive conversations, and is applicable both in professional and personal interactions. Unsurprisingly, the theme centers around talking less and listening more. The fourth point, letting thoughts that come into your mind during the conversation go and focus on listening, really spoke to me. As a analytic creative whose mind is always assessing and ideating, I used to believe that staying engaged in conversations required new perspectives or added information. Since watching this nearly a decade ago, I have actively worked on (and am still working on) minimizing 'keeping track' of the ideas that I think of during the conversation, and it has helped me be more present. I'm curious which principle stuck out for you the most. #leadership #communication #activelistening #professionaldevelopment https://lnkd.in/ePtnqvRX

Mastering the art of asking powerful questions is key to deepening connections. Our team at Lunch& Learn can help you develop skills that will allow you to ask powerful questions that will get the results you want. #communicate,#communication,#leadership,#manoahconsulting

Insightful discussion during a leadership call today on the power of your words, positive thinking, and behavior. I hadn’t heard this story before, take a listen 👂🗣️

When your job hinges on how well you talk to people, you learn a lot about how to have conversations -- and that most of us don't converse very well. Celeste Headlee has worked as a radio host for decades, and she knows the ingredients of a great conversation: Honesty, brevity, clarity and a healthy amount of listening. In this insightful talk, she shares 10 useful rules for having better conversations. "Go out, talk to people, listen to people," she says. "And, most importantly, be prepared to be amazed." https://lnkd.in/eq2e73Y #WeMakeItEasy #leadershipskills #leadership #professionaldevelopment #leadershiptraining #grouptraining #grouptrainingorganisation #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipcoaching #leadershipandmanagementworkshops #professionalleadershipprogram #communication #courageousconversation

This video vignette is an abridged version of Brene Brown's TED Talk, Power of Vulnerability, which focuses on vulnerability, shame, and the importance of embracing imperfection and authenticity to foster genuine human connection. The leaders who I most admire allow themselves to be human, empathetic, and good listeners. Discussion Question: How can you, as a leader or an aspiring one, cultivate a culture of authenticity and vulnerability that fosters genuine connection and trust within your team? https://lnkd.in/gWEn4DUq

When your job hinges on how well you talk to people, you learn a lot about how to have conversations -- and that most of us don't converse very well. Celeste Headlee has worked as a radio host for decades, and she knows the ingredients of a great conversation: Honesty, brevity, clarity and a healthy amount of listening. In this insightful talk, she shares 10 useful rules for having better conversations. "Go out, talk to people, listen to people," she says. "And, most importantly, be prepared to be amazed." https://lnkd.in/gYCFmyS #WeMakeItEasy #leadershipskills #leadership #professionaldevelopment #leadershiptraining #grouptraining #grouptrainingorganisation #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipcoaching #leadershipandmanagementworkshops #professionalleadershipprogram #communication #courageousconversation

A cognitive psychologist and expert in leadership performance, Javier Bajer sat down with our MD, Nick Gold, to discuss how to implement changes effectively to drive success. He spoke about how to capture the collective engagement of your team to achieve a common purpose. Watch the full conversation: https://bit.ly/3Z6zQyM

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