<\/strong>Listening isn\u2019t just about hearing the words. It\u2019s an active effort to fully understand the other person\u2019s thoughts, feelings, intentions, and context. When a leader genuinely tries to listen, team members feel psychological safety, trust, and the freedom to express themselves, leading to much deeper conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/strong>\u2022 You can accurately understand your team\u2019s worries and emotions.
\u2022 You can quickly build trust during 1-on-1 meetings.
\u2022 \u201cUnderstanding the person\u201d happens before just trying to solve the problem.
\u2022 Team members become more proactive and take more ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/coachannachoi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/12_2.one-on-one_Listening-1024x559.png\")
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<\/strong>A leader\u2019s listening starts with focus. If your phone is buzzing, your messenger is popping up, and your head is full of to-do lists, you are sending a clear message to your team: \u201cI am not focusing on you.\u201d
You can show you are fully present by doing these things
\u2022 Close your laptop screen before the 1-on-1 starts.
\u2022 Don\u2019t touch your phone or let your eyes wander.
\u2022 Make eye contact and say, \u201cPlease, keep going.\u201d
\"Presence\" means being completely focused on the person in front of you right now. It doesn\u2019t just mean physically \u2018being in the room\u2019; it means your mind and attention are fully directed at them. In leadership and coaching, presence is the most important starting point for listening. When a leader shows true presence in a 1-on-1, the team member immediately feels, \u201cI am being respected.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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<\/strong>Listening is not the time to judge what is \u2018right\u2019 or \u2018wrong\u2019. You need to put your judgments aside for a moment so your team member can comfortably open up. Show curiosity and try asking questions like these:
\u2022 \u201cWhat made you choose that option in that situation?\u201d
\u2022 \u201cWhat were you worried about at that moment?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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<\/strong>A leader needs to hear the emotions behind the words. The moment a person feels their emotions are understood and validated, they start sharing on a deeper level. Try acknowledging their feelings like this
\u2022 \u201cIt sounds like you felt a lot of pressure.\u201d
\u2022 \u201cDid you feel a bit frustrated at that time?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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<\/strong>Summarizing and reflecting back is a powerful way to say, \u201cI hear you perfectly.\u201d It also helps the team member organize their own thoughts more clearly. Try reflecting like this:
\u2022 \u201cSo, to summarize, you\u2019re saying it was hard to prioritize because the schedule was so tight, right?\u201d
\u2022 \u201cIn other words, you feel we need to coordinate better in how we work together going forward?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 \u201cHow do you view this situation?\u201d
\u2022 \u201cHow would you like to handle this next time?\u201d
\u2022 \u201cWhat kind of support do you need the most right now?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cTalking to this person makes me feel at ease, and helps me see which way I should go.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/coachannachoi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/12_4.one-on-one_Listening-1024x559.png\")
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