Leaders LISTEN Before They Talk

Although, for most, their favorite sound, is the sound of their own voice, in order to become a real leader, one must commit to consistently, effectively LISTEN, before they talk! This is often, quite a bit more difficult, and/ or, challenging, than it might seem and appear, because it is contrary to much, of our day - to - day, human nature. This important behavior requires proceeding, with a high degree of commitment, and discipline, and the understanding, no one, knows - it - all, or has all the answers. How can anyone, fully understand, the perceptions, and priorities, of those one serves, unless/ until, he proceeds, accordingly? With that in mind, this article will attempt to briefly, examine, consider, and review, using the mnemonic approach, some of what makes this, such an essential, core component of meaningful, effective leadership.

1. Learn; leadership; lessons: One only listens, effectively, when the objective is, truly learning, from every experience, and conversation, and try to make a quality difference, for the better! This is a core component of real leadership, and when one learns, relevant lessons, he begins to become a better leader!

2. Ideas; ideology; integrity; imagination: True leaders introduce ideas, which inspire and motivate constituents, and align with the ideology, of the organization! This must be combined with absolute integrity, and the imagination, to go beyond, the ordinary, and/ or, same - old, same - old!

3. Serves; system; sustainable solutions: Every leader must understand, who he serves, and proceed, accordingly. He must conceive and perceive of, create, and implement, the best system, focused on creating sustainable solutions!

4. Timely: If the focus is on the past, you aren't leading! Great leaders avoid backward - thinking, same - old,. same - old, ways, as well as realizing, they must avoid procrastination, and be ready, willing and able to make well - considered, timely actions, based on quality, and relevance!

5. Empathy; emphasis; energize; excellence: In order to proceed, with the utmost excellence, he must place his emphasis, on proceeding, with genuine empathy, and a desire to energize others, toward the common good!

6. Needs: Effective leaders emphasize needs, of the organization, and constituents, they serve, and represent!

Are you fit to be a leader? Will you LISTEN, before you talk?