Only 8% of leaders are good listeners.
Updated: Jul 13
Which means 92% are not good listeners. (The math is incredible!)
Here is what this actually looks like: You're moving fast.
Meetings are stacked.
Decisions need to made.
So you listen...kind of.
You nod, but your mind is already to the next problem.
You hear what's being said, but you're already formulating your response.
The result? People feel dismissed.
Misunderstandings grow.
Trust quietly erodes.
Here is the mindset shift: Leadership isn't just about getting the job done.
It's about creating the conditions where people can do their best work - together.
When people feel heard, they don't just deliver.
They contribute.
They challenge.
They grow.
If you want to become a better listener: Ask: "What's important about this to you?"
Notice tone, energy and silence, not just words.
Reflect on what you hear, and how it relates to the speaker's values.
Make space. Don't rush to fix.
Ask open ended questions to deepen the listener's self awareness.
Deeper listening helps you lead smarter not just faster.
Take a moment to consider:
What helps you listen beyond the words?
