How This Sneaky Technique Stops You Speaking When You Should Be Listening

It's An Instant Cred Builder

To make that killer first impression, you've lined up one-on-one meetings with each team member for quality bonding.

But while you're nodding and grinning like a champ, you suddenly notice you're the one doing most of the talking. Yikes!

And very often, for me, it came down to my ego.

So don’t sweat it; we’ve all been there.

But, lucky for you, there's a nifty little trick to help you transform into a top-notch listener and an even better manager.

So let's dive into how to zip it when you ought to be all ears — and forge solid relationships with your team.

Mastering Mindful Listening

When you're a rookie manager, getting your team's needs and concerns down is hard.

It isn't easy to hear what other people have to say when we're so excited to share our brilliant ideas.

Listening starts with knowing when you're talking too much.

Stay aware of the speaking-listening balance during those one-on-ones.