Saturday, August 14, 2010

Great Leaders Listen

What are the traits of the most admired senior executives?  According to a survey by Next Level Leadership:

1     They listen.  They know part of the job of leader is to get people to talk.
2     They’re present.  Most admired leaders give 100% attention in meetings.  They’re not distracted by email or text messages. 
3     They prepare.  They accomplish more because they prepare.  They publish their agendas.  They expect others to be prepared as well.
4     They’re open.  They seek to uncover problems and get them resolved. 
5     They challenge.  They don’t intimidate. They ask open-ended questions. 

Jesus did that a lot.  He listened intently.  He gave even women and kids total attention.   He was so open to people they told him everything.  And he questioned and challenged those around him.

That’s why Jesus is one of the most admired leaders in the history of the world.

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