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The Power of Listening: How Great Leaders Elevate Others and Build Stronger Communities

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In this reflective solo episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, George Couros explores a vital yet often overlooked leadership skill: listening with intention. He shares how truly understanding where someone is—their personal "point A"—is the first step to helping them grow. Without that clarity, we cannot support their journey to "point B."

George unpacks three key leadership lessons:

  1. Listen to understand, not just to reply – If everyone is talking, who is truly listening?

  2. Make others feel safe and valued - Especially during moments like job interviews or first meetings.

  3. Shine a light on others - Elevating someone else’s work never diminishes your own impact.

Whether you're a school leader, educator, or simply someone who wants to build more meaningful relationships, this episode will help you reflect on how to lead better by listening better.

🎧 Discover why creating space for others can be the most transformative move you make as a leader.

__________________________________________

Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.

More at georgecouros.com

George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros

George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros

George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/

George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519

For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros

The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

What Makes a Great Principal - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334739&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin

Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Because of a Teacher 2 -

https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

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100 episodes

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Manage episode 504415294 series 3627965
Content provided by George Couros. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by George Couros or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this reflective solo episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, George Couros explores a vital yet often overlooked leadership skill: listening with intention. He shares how truly understanding where someone is—their personal "point A"—is the first step to helping them grow. Without that clarity, we cannot support their journey to "point B."

George unpacks three key leadership lessons:

  1. Listen to understand, not just to reply – If everyone is talking, who is truly listening?

  2. Make others feel safe and valued - Especially during moments like job interviews or first meetings.

  3. Shine a light on others - Elevating someone else’s work never diminishes your own impact.

Whether you're a school leader, educator, or simply someone who wants to build more meaningful relationships, this episode will help you reflect on how to lead better by listening better.

🎧 Discover why creating space for others can be the most transformative move you make as a leader.

__________________________________________

Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.

More at georgecouros.com

George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros

George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros

George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/

George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519

For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros

The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

What Makes a Great Principal - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334739&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin

Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Because of a Teacher 2 -

https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

  continue reading

100 episodes

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