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How can you use active listening to adapt to changing market conditions?

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Changing market conditions can pose significant challenges for any business, especially if they require adapting to new customer needs, preferences, or expectations. How can you use active listening to cope with these changes and improve your performance, relationships, and innovation? In this article, we will explore some of the benefits and techniques of active listening in the context of culture change.

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1 What is active listening?

Active listening is a skill that involves paying attention, showing interest, and responding appropriately to what someone else is saying. It is not just hearing, but understanding and empathizing with the speaker's message, emotions, and intentions. Active listening can help you build trust, rapport, and collaboration with your customers, colleagues, and stakeholders.

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Meredith Messenger, M.S.

15+ years building sales and operations systems that accomplish big things for mission-driven businesses. Sharing what I learn with 8,000+.
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Beyond comprehending words, strive to understand the emotions, motivations, and perspectives underlying the speaker's message. This empathetic approach fosters deeper connections and enhances your ability to address the unique needs and concerns.

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Stephanie Lemek, SPHR, MBA, CTSS, TIWP

Founder & CEO @ The Wounded Workforce? | Building Trauma Informed Workplaces | Culture, Talent, & HR Expert | Workplace Mental Health Advocate | Strengths-Based Coach
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We throw around the term "active listening" quite a bit, but what does it look like in practice. 1. Attentiveness- Focus on hearing what the person is actually saying. 2. Use facial and verbal cues- show you are listening by making eye contact or nodding your head. 3. Pay attention to body language- both your own and the speakers. 4. Ask for clarification to make sure you understand 5. Summarize or paraphrase 6. Ask thoughtful, open-ended questions.

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2 Why is active listening important for culture change?

Culture change is the process of transforming the values, beliefs, and behaviors of an organization or a group to align with a new vision, strategy, or goal. It can be triggered by internal or external factors, such as technological innovation, competitive pressure, or social movements. Culture change can be challenging, as it often involves breaking old habits, overcoming resistance, and learning new skills. Active listening can help you navigate culture change by gathering feedback from customers and the market, resolving conflicts with team members or partners, and fostering creativity and innovation. Through active listening, you can identify customer pain points and needs, acknowledge different perspectives, stimulate brainstorming, and generate ideas. Ultimately, active listening can help you adjust your products and services to meet customer expectations and reach mutually beneficial solutions.

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Pair experienced leaders and employees with mentees from underrepresented backgrounds, including women entrepreneurs. Mentorship fosters knowledge transfer, skill development, and a sense of belonging, accelerating the integration of inclusive values and behaviors into your organization's DNA.

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3 How can you practice active listening?

Active listening is a skill that can be honed with practice. To become a better active listener, first prepare yourself mentally and physically. Clear your mind of distractions, turn off your devices, and find a comfortable and quiet place. Make eye contact, smile, and adopt an open posture. When engaging in conversation, listen attentively and respectfully. Focus on what the speaker is saying without interrupting, judging, or jumping to conclusions. Pay attention to their tone, body language, and emotions as well as their words. Ask open-ended questions and paraphrase to show interest and clarify understanding. For instance, you can ask "How did you come up with that idea?" or "What do you think are the benefits of that approach?" To express your opinion or perspective, use statements that start with "I" rather than "you", and show appreciation and encouragement with positive and constructive comments such as "That's a great idea" or "That's an interesting perspective".

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Stephanie Lemek, SPHR, MBA, CTSS, TIWP

Founder & CEO @ The Wounded Workforce? | Building Trauma Informed Workplaces | Culture, Talent, & HR Expert | Workplace Mental Health Advocate | Strengths-Based Coach
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Active listening is a practice- so practice! Consciously think about listening in your day to day. Reflect after conversations - what did you do well, what do you need to work on? Ask trusted partners for feedback. Track your progress

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4 How can you measure your active listening skills?

Active listening is not only a skill, but also a habit that can be cultivated and reinforced over time. To measure your progress and identify areas for improvement, you can use self-assessment tools, such as quizzes, surveys, or checklists, that evaluate your knowledge, attitude, and behavior. You can also seek feedback from others, such as your customers, colleagues, or managers, who can provide you with honest and constructive criticism. You can also observe and learn from other active listeners, such as mentors, coaches, or role models, who can inspire and motivate you.

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5 How can you apply active listening to culture change?

Active listening is an ongoing process that can help you stay up-to-date with market conditions and reach your culture change goals. To use active listening effectively, you should set clear and realistic objectives, seek out diverse and reliable sources of information, and experiment with new ideas or solutions. Challenge your assumptions to gain a comprehensive understanding of the market, and don't be afraid to fail. Learn from your failures and successes, and use them to improve your products, services, or processes.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

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