Episode 5: What Great Listeners Actually Do
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The 90th Percentile: An Unconventional Leadership Podcast
Published: October 6, 2020
Chances are you think you’re a good listener. People’s appraisal of their listening ability is much like their assessment of their driving skills, in that the great bulk of adults think they’re above average. This episode covers an article Jack Zenger wrote for Harvard Business Review titled “What Great Listeners Actually Do”.
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Harvard Business Review Article: What Great Listeners Actually Do
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