Why good leaders listen
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Social innovator Ken Banks argues that listening is often overlooked as a leadership skill despite its ability to challenge assumptions and reveal knowledge that might otherwise be missed. After more than 30 years working in conservation, international development, and technology, Banks notes that useful lessons often come from discovering the original question was wrong rather than arriving with the right answers. Conversations with people whose experiences challenged his assumptions gradually changed how he thought about leadership and social change.