Mark Cole: The Value of Listening

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Listening is one of the most valuable tools a leader has in his or her tool belt. Unfortunately, the busier we are and the higher we climb in the organization, the more difficult it becomes to listen.

I love Ralph Waldo Emerson’s attitude, “Every man I meet is in some way my superior, and I can learn from him.” The most influential leaders share this humble perspective and, in turn,...