In this episode of Learning to Lead, Dr. Erin Barry, PhD—associate professor, leadership scholar, and certified executive coach—shares her powerful leadership skill: listening to learn, not to respond. Erin shares how true listening requires slowing down, suspending assumptions, and creating space for others to fully express what’s really on their minds. Through personal stories and coaching insights, the conversation highlights the importance of silence, curiosity, and attention to nonverbal cues in building trust and connection.

Erin’s Disclaimer: The opinions are mine and are not to be construed as reflecting the views of the Uniformed Services University or the Department of War.