Have you ever thought about your communication fingerprints as a leader? Or the gap between what you say and what your teams hear? Well, we thought it would be interesting to talk with Oscar Trimboli, a renowned thought leader and expert on the transformative power of listening in effective leadership.

Drawing from his extensive background, including his tenure as marketing director for Microsoft Australia, Oscar has dedicated himself to decoding the behaviors of exceptional listeners. Oscar has authored much on this topic including his most recent book, How to Listen: Discover the Hidden Key to Better Communication.

Oscar believes that true leadership lies in the ability to listen beyond surface-level dialogue, urging leaders to address systemic issues through thematic listening and the exploration of diverse perspectives. By providing tools such as the Listening Quiz, Oscar empowers leaders to evaluate and enhance their listening skills, underscoring that attentive listening can significantly elevate organizational success and leadership effectiveness.

Through our conversations, we touched on points such as:

- Active listening and deep listening are crucial skills for leaders, focusing on understanding what isn't said in conversations.

- Leaders can anticipate and navigate complex team challenges by actively listening and sensing emotions.

- Transformational leadership through listening involves uncovering systemic issues and sensing emotions beyond spoken words.

- The speed difference between speaking and listening can lead to distractions, emphasizing the importance of how things are said.

- Identifying the ‘Four Villains of Listening’, including dramatic, interrupter, lost, and shrewd barriers, hinder effective communications.

- Encouraging self-connection with listening abilities through an assessment can lead to improved communication and relationships.

About the guest:

Oscar Trimboli is a best-selling author, host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening, and a sought-after keynote speaker. Along with the Deep Listening Ambassador Community, he is on a quest to create 100 million deep listeners in the workplace. Through his work, Oscar has experienced first-hand the transformational impact leaders can have when they listen beyond words. He believes that when leadership teams focus their attention and listening, they will build organizations that create powerful legacies for the people they serve – today and, more importantly, for future generations.

Connect with Oscar:

Take the Listening Quiz: www.listeningquiz.com

Website: https://www.oscartrimboli.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscartrimboli/

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