How do others experience you?

Most leaders believe they are approachable. But teams quietly adjust when they aren't comfortable with something a leader is doing. They soften concerns, avoid certain topics, and wait until problems are obvious. Do you know why your teams adjust around you? Are you aware that you may not be as approachable as you think?

Leaders don’t usually miss problems because their team doesn't want to share. They miss problems because their team is careful about what they share. Careful teams hold or delay the sharing of information! And delayed information leads to bad outcomes and expensive fixes.

Becoming better at listening isn’t something soft leader do, it’s something smart leaders practice. Do you know when your team shares things openly with you? Or when they filter what they say? What reactions does your team anticipate from you? Do those reactions inspire safety or avoidance of conversation?

The Listening Check-Up is a structured feedback process that helps you understand how others experience you. The Listening Check-Up helps you understand when people speak freely with you, or when they become careful. You'll understand what you do that opens conversation, and what you do that shuts down conversation.

The Listening Check-Up begins by collecting input from people you work with. The feedback is then reviewed, sorted into patterns, and summarized into insights. We review the results together and finish by choosing a few actions to practice. The process takes 4 to 6 weeks.

Listening is a valuable skill that should be practiced and refined throughout your leadership journey. The Listening Check-Up is designed for busy professionals who currently lead teams, and for those who want to find more success with those they lead.

Whether you have questions about this service or are ready to schedule your check-up, please reach out below. I look forward to connecting!