This episode hits hard. Dzika Gangaidzo sits down with leadership change partner Sarena Diamond to break down why listening might be your most underrated leadership skill and what’s really holding leaders back from growing teams that actually work.Learn the real “Listen to Win” mindset—how to pause, ask the right questions, and create trust without faking it.We get into leadership egos, remote work blind spots, how to speak so people hear you, and how real listening builds loyalty faster than any strategy deck.If you’re tired of surface talk and want real leadership conversations that actually help you lead better—this one's for you.Real tips. Real stories. Real transformation.Drop your favorite quote in the comments and tag a leader who needs to stop solving and start listening. Ready to lead with more impact? Grab the “Art of Connection” course—straight to the good stuff. https://www.t4leader.com/challenge-pa...Takeaways:Listening isn’t just polite—it’s power.You don’t need all the answers. Ask better questions.People will do more for leaders who make them feel heard.Pausing before you respond builds trust.Jumping to solutions kills creativity and growth.Ego creates distance. Listening builds connection.Respect starts with how you listen, not just what you say.You don’t learn from talking—you learn from listening.The best leaders build coalitions, not empires.Chapters 00:00 - Why Listening Matters More Than Ever 01:22 - Meet Sarena Diamond & Her 30-Year Change Journey 03:33 - Leaders Still Don’t Get This One Skill 06:55 - How to Lead in a Fast-Paced, Tech-Fueled World 09:22 - Story: What Happens When You Stop Solving and Start Listening 13:00 - Trust, Growth & Holding Your Team Accountable 17:52 - The Self-Sacrifice Trap (and How It Hurts Your Team) 22:38 - Egos, Assumptions & Why Listening Fails Most Leaders 28:00 - How to Listen Like a Leader (Even When You’re Busy) 33:30 - Want to Be Heard? Start by Solving Their Problem 37:00 - Cultural Listening & Psychological Safety at Work 41:00 - You Learn Nothing While You’re Talking 45:00 - Two Companies, Same Advice—Two Completely Different Outcomes 47:21 - Final Challenge: Who’s In Your Leadership Coalition? 50:20 - Quote of the Episode: “Listening Is Leadership

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