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| When you ask a question, active listening helps you fully understand the answer! |
It only makes sense! Why ask the question if you don't plan to fully listen to the answer?
Active listening is what follows asking thoughtful
questions. When you ask a question, active listening allows the other person to know you hear what they are saying. They also help you better understand the entirety of that person's views, which is the goal of a meaningful
conversation. You must listen with your entire body.
Culture Based On Trust
In the workplace, some leaders hear what they want to
hear! They're selective in who they talk to and avoid tough conversations. That
creates an information vacuum and a culture that discourages employee
participation.
There's another side. Team members seldom risk asking hard questions if they don’t trust their leaders. They may say what their leader wants to hear rather than offer alternate ideas. Active Listening helps you build trust by showing you care.
Meaningful conversations seldom happen unless there is
trust. Building trust requires a safe, non-judgmental working environment free
from the threat of retribution.
Activating listening demonstrates that you are present, attentive, and without an agenda, judgment, or preconceived notions. A culture that prioritizes trust over status fosters transparency and encourages open sharing of both good and bad news.
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