Active Listening vs. Passive Hearing
Hear to Understand, Not Just to Respond
Highlight the importance of active listening in leadership compared to merely hearing without engagement.
- Active listening seeks meaning; Passive hearing just receives sound.
- Active listening builds trust; Passive hearing can create misunderstandings.
- Active listening involves empathy; Passive hearing lacks connection.
- Active listening encourages dialogue; Passive hearing ends discussion.
- Active listening clarifies; Passive hearing assumes.
- Active listening shows respect; Passive hearing disregards.
Active listening is a critical skill in leadership, fostering trust, understanding, and effective communication.