Most people can only name 2-3 people in their entire life who have truly listened to them. Not partially. Not while checking their phone. Truly listened.

In this episode, DoorTwo Principal Anna Baldwin unpacks why listening is the most underdeveloped leadership skill, and why your dog might be better at it than you are.

Anna draws on 20+ years of leadership experience, from leading Verizon Wireless teams to the top 1% nationally to serving as COO at two companies, to share a framework she's been using with clients for years.

You'll hear about what dogs do that most leaders don't, the difference between "yes, but" and "yes, and" cultures, the Gallup finding that 10 minutes of authentic engagement per week can transform your team, and why 2025 saw the lowest employee engagement scores in years at just 31%.

If you've ever walked out of a conversation wondering whether the other person heard a single word you said, this one's for you.

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