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The 3 Listening Strategies Every

Leader Should Know

In today’s fast-paced workplace, leaders are expected to communicate clearly, respond quickly, and build trust across teams. Yet one of the most powerful leadership skills is often overlooked: listening.

In this engaging and research-based session, Dr. Laura Janusik—founder of Listening to Change and nationally recognized listening expert—shares three science-backed listening strategies that every leader should know. Drawing on more than 20 years of research on how the brain processes communication, Dr. Janusik explains why most of us think we’re good listeners… but often aren’t.

Participants will learn:

• Why listening is harder than we think (and what your brain is doing while someone else is talking)

• The difference between hearing, responding, and truly listening

• Three practical, immediately applicable listening strategies that strengthen trust, reduce miscommunication, and improve collaboration

• How better listening directly impacts employee engagement, performance conversations, and workplace culture

This session moves beyond theory and into actionable techniques leaders can implement immediately—whether navigating difficult conversations, coaching team members, or strengthening organizational culture.

Attendees will leave with practical tools to elevate their leadership presence and create more meaningful, productive workplace relationships.

Meet Our Speaker: Dr. Laura Janusik

Dr. Laura Janusik is the founder of Listening to Change and a nationally recognized expert on how the brain processes communication. For more than 20 years, she has trained thousands of individuals—from executive leaders to caregivers to lifelong learners—on how to become better listeners, stronger communicators, and more effective collaborators.

Holding a Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Maryland, Dr. Janusik has devoted her academic and professional career to the science of listening, with a particular focus on how brain-based habits shape workplace communication. Her research has been featured in NPR, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, and U.S. News & World Report, and she has shared her insights with more than 4,000 leaders across dozens of industries.

Dr. Janusik’s work goes beyond leadership development—it’s about strengthening relationships at work, at home, and within ourselves. Jayhawk SHRM members will walk away with practical, research-backed strategies to elevate communication and drive meaningful change in their organizations.

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