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Mike Pounsford

@mikepounsford

Founder Couravel, Past President IABC, IAF certified facilitator

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Rather than telling people to "speak up" we should focus on how we "listen up." This article highlights why this is hard to do. Many thanks to input and help from Omilia Hirst FarSightCommunicator Martin Horton Jane L Mitchell Simon Mong'eri…lnkd.in/eTDQWc6x lnkd.in/eaPzHqSU

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German Hundal (cofounder of rapidly growing MIQ) thinks businesses that want to grow need to over deliver to employees to inspire and empower people. Is this the future, and if so how deeply do we need to challenge how we listen t…lnkd.in/eA5Ef8RX lnkd.in/eFnhkZg9

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Thanks to @ZoraArtis @SimonMonger and everyone else who helps make these great events happen. All volunteers - a big shout out and thank you to the work and time you put in for members #IABC23 lnkd.in/eGA3CyKJ

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If I think about where I've performed at my best, it was working for leaders like those on the right. They are the leaders who nurture human potential and innovation. But our political systems seem to celebrate those on the left. Why is that? lnkd.in/eb2icEQx

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Thanks for the mention Vanesa Rosenthal - good luck with your new course. Estoy segura de que sera in gran exito! #Listentoployees 💪 lnkd.in/evbTUY5j

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I'll be joining colleagues at this year’s annual ODN Europe conference in Chester from 21 to 23 September. It's theme is “state of the art” - not the latest tools and techniques, but the current state of a field of practice. I'll be exploring organisatio…lnkd.in/epGy2afG

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Strategy communication needs one big picture telling the same story AND in depth conversations which help people work out what the plan means for them. The knee jerk response to "tell" people about the strategy misses the importan…lnkd.in/exTVDcT8 lnkd.in/em6GdBfb

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Thanks for sharing @NickiDavey and for a great article Becky Norman - despite the picture! There is a huge gap between the popular conception of what it is to be a "good" leader vs leaders people actually want to follow. One of the biggest barriers to…lnkd.in/e3NV8Gp6

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We’ve lost a very special person in Dr. Mee-Yan Cheung Judge and Sheena Cartwright ‘s post provides a pointer to just some of her amazing legacy. Those of us who were lucky enough to work with her and learn from her have added some amazing testimonials. S…lnkd.in/e3jxbAZh

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This is well worth reading - thanks to Jane Adshead-Grant for sharing it 😊 and to Bob Chapman who champions Listening. His point about traditional business education missing the importance and value of listening is particularly relevant for Dr Kevin Ruck @how…lnkd.in/eUYpmCJW

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Does it surprise you that while 90% of people say that they would report unethical behaviour at work only 40% do? Gallup's research highlights speaking up is difficult. The onus is on organisations to make it easier for people to…lnkd.in/efPYxQtS lnkd.in/eUfVmtKv

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Why listening matters - 9 reasons to listen to employees. There has to be 10 - what am I missing? linkedin.com/pulse/why-list… via LinkedIn

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How should we approach our role as leaders? By emphasising our competence, strength & experience? Or by establishing trust through warmth and understanding? The authors of this classic article say we need to do both but we should start with building trust. Multiple studies in the

How should we approach our role as leaders? By emphasising our competence, strength & experience? Or by establishing trust through warmth and understanding? The authors of this classic article say we need to do both but we should start with building trust. Multiple studies in the
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We're looking forward to this immersive event which promises to get everyone participating in a listening exercise (that's not *just* about hearing people speak). Join us and @VMAGROUP in London on 2 May #IABC

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If staff don’t want to work any more, leaders should step up -' Why go the extra mile for an employer who does not appear to care?' Historical perspective and wisdom from stefanstern ; great question Sarah Pass on.ft.com/4aU7fkn via Financial Times

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