Studies have shown that active, empathetic listening is the most effective type of listening. It is a key influencing style for leaders that fall into the “We”-oriented or “Togetherness” side of the Sphere of Influence 360°.
An uncertain business environment has a big impact on how you navigate emotionally as a leader. Generally: As your context becomes less predictable, it becomes much more critical to lead with emotional awareness.
Research has shown that positively valenced goals based on opportunities are more engaging and motivational than goals that avoid a particular outcome.