This weekend my “Thoughtful Kick-Starts” partner, Kat McKee, found us an excellent article at Inc online called, “6 Things Really Thoughtful Leaders Do.” The first one points to the power of observation, which is clearly paramount in executive leadership, especially transformational leadership, as well as in business development and all interpersonal communication.

In the article, author Kevin Daum observes, “Thoughtful leaders … are masters of watching and listening to everything happening. They… notice behavior, culture and patterns with great interest…They have heightened awareness of tone, mood and feelings. You can see they are actively engaged.”

Click the play button below to listen to our brief conversation on the subject for more insights on how this element can enhance your interpersonal relationships and expand your own capacity for observation and thoughtful insights. To your success!