Research

Three of my five highest values are education, research, and contribution to the greater good. I am also extremely driven by human rights and social justice. I apply these values and drivers to corporate environments by focusing on organisational justice; this is the focus of fair treatment in the workplace.

Having worked in corporates for more than 20 years, I have experienced, and witnessed, unjust behaviour. This includes, to name a few topics, subliminal bullying, manipulation, working with blatantly dishonest individuals, and gas-lighting. We are adults, living in an adult world, and this type of behaviour should not be condoned. Because of my views, I am known to challenge conventional wisdom. This is why research is so important – It allows new themes to emerge to contribute new content, and understanding, that will hopefully raise awareness about particular behaviours, and encourage change.

Research Topic

The Impact of Not Being Listened To

We (Avenue B Coaching and Welcome Me to Me), are passionate about research. We are currently researching ‘The Impact of Not Being Listened To’.

There is a difference between hearing and listening. Hearing is the process of receiving sound e.g. hearing background music. Listening is the action of attention to the sound e.g. understanding the song lyrics. Hearing is innate i.e. we are born with hearing. Listening involves hearing followed by, perceiving, interpreting, and responding to what is being said.

Having spent the majority of our career in the talent and behavioural field, we have experienced Leaders who spoke excessively, only heard, and did not listen. This lead to employees feeling frustrated. It has been noted that this type of behaviour, creates other habits such as interrupting mid-sentence, or impact motivation negatively. As behavioural specialists, we have learned that this is ubiquitous amongst leaders.

The theory underpinning ‘The Impact of Not Being Listened To’ is limited. By completing this questionnaire, you will be contributing to research. This research will be shared with associate universities, as well as, used in our leadership programmes.

When answering these questions, please answer in the context of your specific leader.

We thank you, in anticipation, for your participation.

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Survey

If you are currently the Leader of the organisation, your opinion still matters, please complete this based on the last Leader that you reported to.

1. Do you believe that your direct leader listens to you? *YesNo

2. Using the acronym HIPPO (Highest Paid Person's Opinion), and its context, do you believe that employee’s listen to the highest paid person’s opinion? *YesNo

3. When you have experienced not being listened to, how did it make you feel? *

I didn’t feel impacted by thisI became cautious about my leaderI felt like I am a poor communicatorI felt underminedI felt frustratedI felt demotivatedPlease select as many options as you choose to.

4. Does not being listened to impact your engagement to your role? *YesNo

If so, how?

5. Does not being listened to impact your contribution to the team? *YesNoN/A

If so, how?

6. Do you believe that not being listened to is a part of your organisation’s culture? *YesNo

7. Do you believe that not being listened to is a part of your leader’s personality trait? *YesNo

8. Do you believe that you are a good listener? *YesNo

Please substantiate your answer

9. Do you feel your leader influences your listening skills? *Yes, they have influenced me positivelyYes, I feel like I don’t listen as much as I shouldNo, I have always been a good listener

If you answered ‘yes’, what behaviours have you developed to overcome ‘not being listened to’?

10. Do you believe that not being listened to has impacted your productivity? *YesNo

How so?

11. What gender is your leader? *MaleFemalePrefer not to say

12. In your opinion, is listening a learned skill? *YesNo

If you believe that listening is a learned skill, how can one be a better listener?

13. Do you believe that leadership can influence a listening culture? *YesNo

14. Does not being listened to make you want to leave your organisation? *YesNo

15. Overall, does your organisation communicate with impact? *YesNo

“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”

Jane Goodall

Enabling you to thrive in all aspects of leadership through self-analysis, development, and authenticity.

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The Impact of Not Being Listened To

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Jane Goodall

Enabling you to thrive in all aspects of leadership through self-analysis, development, and authenticity.

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