Perceptive leaders notice what others miss. To enhance your powers of observation, start simply. Notice people when you greet them. Take a second or two to look at them before you speak. Soak up what you see in a neutral, but curious, frame of mind. Without careful observation, we tend to see in others what we expect to see. There's a big difference between hearing and listening: Hearing is passive, while listening requires energy and attentiveness. The same applies to looking and seeing. Banish preconceived notions that limit your ability to process what you see.
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