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Post by David Wyld on Nov 22, 2013 23:54:17 GMT -6
Students, Please view and comment on this link of the day - yes, for your education, but also for the points, of course! Watch the video below: TITLE - Let Your Ears Do the Talking: How Good Managers Listen Then, post a comment in reply to this discussion thread. Again, what to post? Here are some ideas: + What did you take away from the video? + How does the video relate in some way to your past experience (work, as a consumer, family, school, etc.)? + How might you use these ideas in your own career? Good luck! David
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Post by boris on Nov 27, 2013 14:54:29 GMT -6
According to the video 1/3 of employees feel like their bosses do not listen to them. As a manager it is important to listen because great ideas could come from anyone. It is also important to not scare away employees by being a mean manager when you receive bad news, you should receive both good news and bad news in almost the same manner. Also after an employee has giving a good advice, you should try to apply that and incorporate to the organization, that way you will employees will also respect you more. This is great advice that I will take with me and apply it to all circumstances, it always good to listen!
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Post by kformaggio on Dec 6, 2013 14:56:35 GMT -6
Let Your Ears Do the Talking: How Good Managers Listen
As a manager, and a good person, it is vital to be a good listener. Effective listening is not just 'hearing' the message, but comprehending it, responding back with respect and guidance, and then taking action on what you have heard. Employees trust their managers more if they feel they listen to their ideas and actually follow through with next steps that need to be taken.
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Post by kristin on Dec 8, 2013 0:12:53 GMT -6
Let Your Ears Do the Talking: How Good Managers Listen
I like this video. It is really important to listen to what your employees have to say in your organization. It is equally important respond to your employees by doing something to fix any problems you may hear about. Often times, managers become too busy to stop and listen. It should be a part of every day management. I will remember this for the future.
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Post by rpajares41 on Dec 8, 2013 15:08:48 GMT -6
I agree with this video completely, when managers start to listen instead of telling people what to do and being non responsive, things get done. When managers start to ask what can be improved upon during the schedule of a work day will allow for employees to safely tell their managers. When managers receive information then act upon it, employees feel like they can trust their manager more and bring more problems to their attention. Managers that take care of the people who work underneath them will become more respected. Employees will look forward to wanting to come into work to make the environment they work in that much better because of the teamwork of their manager.
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Post by bgoree13 on Dec 8, 2013 20:26:08 GMT -6
Let Your Ears Do the Talking: How Good Managers Listen
I like this video. When managers start to ask what can be improved upon during the schedule of a work day will allow for employees to safely tell their managers. When managers receive information then act upon it, employees feel like they can trust their manager more and bring more problems to their attention. Managers that take care of the people who work underneath them will become more respected.
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Post by phenry on Dec 9, 2013 15:00:48 GMT -6
TITLE - Let Your Ears Do the Talking: How Good Managers Listen
After watching this video, my mind went immediately to Sean Covey's book 7 habits of highly effective people. The habit that comes to mind is Seek first to Understand, then to be Understood. A lot of managers at my job have one on one meetings with their employees to try to seek and understanding of where they are in their work and see if the employee has any concerns. But it is obvious during some of the meetings that the managers aren't really listening and being an empathetic listener because the same issues are discussed in every one on one meeting. Of managers really listened, a lot of repetitive problems and issues could be solved a lot quicker.
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Post by jayjenkins on Dec 9, 2013 17:47:43 GMT -6
You cant have good leadership if you are not listening your employees. 1/3 of workers say that their superiors don't listen to them, and they feel like they might as well be talking to a wall. Often times i find this to be true, people in power normally want things to be done their way an could care very little about what their employees have to say.
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Post by abramt110 on Dec 9, 2013 19:52:03 GMT -6
When managers start to ask what can be improved upon during the schedule of a work day will allow for employees to safely tell their managers. When managers receive information then act upon it, employees feel like they can trust their manager more and bring more problems to their attention.
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Post by ebonisw on Dec 9, 2013 19:58:44 GMT -6
These practices stem from good family values and practices from childhood. A family who practices communication at the dinner table with their children. We learn to listen, to speak, to think before speaking, and to pay attention all throughout the beginning of our lives. Those skills should be honed and become essential as a manager.
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Post by sunnigrabert on Dec 9, 2013 20:45:05 GMT -6
Let Your Ears Do the Talking: How Good Managers Listen I definitely enjoyed this video and will use it in my future. I do plan on managing (something, anything!) one day and really hope that I will be able to improve on whatever practices there are by really using listening skills. I spend a majority of my time at work feeling like I am not being listened to, and hope that I can at least instill a feeling of confidence in my future team by making them feel like they can let me know when they feel like I am not listening.
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Post by alyssatudor on Dec 9, 2013 22:01:04 GMT -6
I loved this video! As someone who has worked in the restaurant business in multiple positions I know how important it is for a manager to listen to their employees. When a manager truly listens and pays attention to what their employees have to say- they know and hear about all the problems that could be happening in the workplace and can better manage and fix the problems that are occurring.
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Post by pellirf22 on Feb 17, 2014 17:38:21 GMT -6
TITLE- Let Your Ears Do the Talking: How Good Managers Listen
In today’s society good listeners are at a premium, and this skill is beneficial to any level employee, but especially managers. Listening improves productivity, synergy, affectivity, empowerment, etc. The benefits of this are obvious but it is a difficult skill to acquire which is why most managers fall short in this category.
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Post by rjmonico on Feb 18, 2014 19:36:18 GMT -6
I would definitely share this link with friends and colleagues. Thank you Professor. I think this is a great video that every manager should watch. Every good manager needs to be a good listener and take notes and be pro active about the concerns of his/her employees. I feel one of my best attributes is being a good listener because no one wants to work for a manager that does not pay attention and doesn't do anything to better a working environment.
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Post by bmcgarry13 on Mar 13, 2014 22:48:17 GMT -6
Depending on a given situation, a manager or an employee might be better versed in solving problems. Regardless of who is better however, it is important to collaborate and listen to others before making final decisions. This collaboration allows workers, regardless of title/position and preconceived knowledge, to understand a problem better. The greater the level of understanding on current problems, the less likely there will be a chance for recurring and similar future problems. Therefore, listening is not only beneficial for the manager making the decision, but it is beneficial throughout the various levels of the corporate chain. Increased knowledge and understanding can empower all levels of business to work better and more efficiently. Besides, wouldn't managers want to educate themselves, whether or not it’s through others, on problems before making decisions since they are the ones ultimately liable/accountable for the decision? I know I would!
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