Why Are Bosses Who Listen So Popular?
Bosses who listen communicate clearly that they care about their employees. They understand that employees don’t want to listen to a boss tell his or her story, but those same employees are dying to tell their story to a boss who cares. So, if you as a boss are willing to take the time to regularly listen to your employees, you’ll not only make their day but you’ll begin to attract people toward you like a magnet. As the French writer, Jules de Goncourt put it, “Never speak of yourself to others; make them talk about themselves instead; therein lies the whole art of pleasing. Everybody knows it, and everyone forgets it.” So make it a point to be a caring listener and watch your popularity and effectiveness as a boss start to soar. If you know of an Bad Boss who needs to learn this lesson, have him or her tagged using our Bad Boss Tagging program. Go to www.bosstrenz.com.
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My boss never used to listen to me. Now he gives me his undevided attention. I’d like to share with you how I changed him. Every time I tried to talk to him, he would take out his Blackberry and check his emails. One day, I had something very important to discuss with him. When he started checking his emails, I said, “Mr. Jones, this is very important.” He said, “I’m listening.” At this point, I grabbed his Blackberry from him and said, “Mr. Jones, this is important, I want you to listen with your eyes too.” He was a little shocked, but from that point on, whenever I want to discuss something with my boss, he gives me his undevided attention.”
Thanks,
Jeannie
You’re brave Jeanie to do that. A lot of people would find that difficult. Another way to try is when something similar occurs ask when is a good time to meet and discuss the situation with him and have his undivided attention.