{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 967 | The Most Underrated Skill in Leadership","description":"What\u2019s happening, what\u2019s happening?! Welcome back to the show! Today, we\u2019re diving into one of the most overlooked but powerful skills a leader can develop\u2014active listening. Too often, leadership gets reduced to vision, charisma, or strategy, but the truth is this: if you can\u2019t listen, you can\u2019t lead. Joining me today is Eric, and we break down: &amp;nbsp;\u2705 Why active listening builds more trust than any strategy or title \u2705 The difference between \u201chearing to respond\u201d vs. \u201clistening to understand\u201d \u2705 How great leaders create presence, curiosity, clarity, and empathy \u2705 Why listening is a leadership advantage in business, parenting, marriage, and sales &amp;nbsp;\u2705 Practical tips to become a better listener starting today We also talk about leadership at home, the power of giving people space to process, and how something as simple as putting your phone down at lunch can transform relationships.&amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udd25 CHALLENGE: This week, practice listening 80% of the time and talking just 20%. You\u2019ll be amazed how much trust, influence, and opportunity grows from being fully present. &amp;nbsp;If today\u2019s episode brought you value, do me a favor\u2014Like, Subscribe, and Share this with someone who needs to hear it! \ud83d\udcf2 Follow us for more:&amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udc49 Instagram: @realbrianhess | @thebrianhessshow &amp;nbsp;\ud83d\udcf2 Stay connected: \ud83d\udc49 Instagram: @realbrianhess | @thebrianhessshow \ud83d\udd17 Resources &amp;amp; Partnerships: \ud83d\udca1 Expert content creation: www.1teammedia.com &amp;nbsp;\ud83d\ude9c Paving &amp;amp; construction training: www.topcontractorschool.com \ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f Pavement solutions: www.thepavementgroup.com \ud83d\udd27 Dynapac equipment: www.dynapac.com #TheBrianHessShow #Leadership #ActiveListening #TheMostUnderratedSkill #SuccessMindset #EmotionalIntelligence #Entrepreneurship ","author_name":"The Brian Hess Show","author_url":"http:\/\/brianhess.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38000690\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/192412650"}