When we think of great leaders, we often think about individuals who give speeches that motivate action, but in addition to being great speakers, great leaders are also great listeners. Taylor Barens Crouch, graduate student in clinical behavioral medicine at the University of Maryland, says being a good listener is crucial to being a great leader.
"If we’re trying to lead people in a direction that they want, it’s absolutely necessary that we understand people’s desires and perspectives and thoughts, and listening is necessary to get that information," says Crouch.
