Focus Quote by Anonymous

The best leaders are very often the best listeners. They have an open mind. They are not interested in having their own way but…

— Wilferd Peterson

Being a good listener is absolutely critical to being a good leader; you have to listen to the people who are on the front…

— Richard Branson

Successful leaders are great askers

— Warren G. Bennis

To be a great leader, you must be a great listener

— Richard Branson

Good listeners are perceived as good conversationalists.

— Susan RoAne

“Leaders must be good listeners. It’s rule number one, and it’s the most powerful thing they can do to build trusted relationships.”

— Lee Ellis

Being an 'active listener' is a good trait for a leader to have, it shows that you really value what's being said to you.

— Leah Williamson

I really believe being a good listener is important for anybody, and particularly for somebody who wants to be a leader.

— Hillary Clinton

I started young but at every turn, listening provided a foundation for my leadership. I can say categorically that all the really excellent leaders…

— Joe Shuster

In my opinion, being an effective leader requires being an effective listener. The most productive leaders are usually those who are consistently willing to…

— John Wooden

As a leader, it is often better to ask the right questions and listen than to have all the answers.

— Robert S. Kaplan

I think it's very important to be able to hear from our public leaders in ways that they can't entirely orchestrate, seeing them speak…

— David Folkenflik