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Active Listening as a Leadership Skill Assignment
The following reflects my observations after implementing the five active listening steps.
Step 1: Pay attention and stay focused.
I turned off all other distractions and put my phone aside first. I then looked up at the
speaker and tried to concentrate on what they had been saying. I avoided considering my
comparable experiences or planning my answer. Instead, I just listened to what the speaker was
saying and their nonverbal indications. According to Deci & Ryan (1985, par. 4), our motivation
stems from fulfilling three fundamental needs: relatedness, competence, and autonomy. The urge
for relatedness is partially satisfied by active listening.
Step 2: Listen and resist the need to judge based on similar situations.
It was a challenging phase, but I reminded myself that the purpose of active listening is to
comprehend the speaker's viewpoint rather than to express my own. I also made an effort to be
impartial. I refrained from contemplating whether I shared the speaker's viewpoint or believed
their emotions were warranted to guarantee inclusion. Promoting inclusivity may be primarily
accomplished through active listening, where leaders can listen to their teams and appreciate
their views (Allen, 2021, p. 10).
Step 3: Allow time for contemplation.
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Allowing time for introspection was beneficial. It allowed me to consider my response
and comprehend the speaker's words. Additionally, I discovered that the speaker frequently
valued silence, giving them time to collect themselves and feel heard.
Step 4: Clarification
I sought clarification on what she said to ensure I got the speaker's remarks accurately.
Winfrey states that active listening is the most effective way to engage with any person. This also
demonstrated to the speaker my attentive attention and interest in the presentation. According to
Brown (2019, p. 12), listening entails receiving the message without being judgmental and with
respect, no matter who they are.
Step 5: Recognize or be Sensitive to the Emotions that Underlie the Words
I made an effort to ascertain the speaker's underlying sentiments or emotions. I could
attentively listen to their tone of voice and observe their nonverbal signs.
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Work Cited
Allen, Brenda. J. (2021). “Inclusive Leadership”: The
Power of Workplace Diversity.
University
of Colorado at Denver. Retrieved online at
https://www.coursera.org/learn/inclusiveleadership
Brown, Brene. (2019). “Dare to Lead:
Daring Classrooms
. New York: Random House”.
Deci and Ryan’s. 1985. “Self-Determination Theory as described by Dr. Richard Ryan (2013) in
his opening remarks at the 5th Annual International Conference on Self-Determination
Theory.”
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