#27 Why No One’s Listening to You (And How to Get Them Hanging on Your Every Word)

Tired of repeating yourself and still being ignored? You might be killing your leadership impact without even realizing it. In this episode of Leader Fuel with Dr. Linda Travelute, discover why no one’s listening—and how mastering the often-overlooked skill of "deep listening" can boost your influence.

This is a skill that goes beyond nodding along. Learn how to use it to earn trust, increase your influence, and finally get your team truly aligned. Packed with practical leadership communication strategies, mindset shifts, and real-life stories that hit home.

✅ You'll learn why being quick to talk is a leadership liability.
✅ You'll discover the "ego-food" trap that steals trust (and how to flip it).
✅ You'll walk away with a simple framework to make people feel heard—and want to follow you.

Dr. Linda Travelute is a John Maxwell certified Coach, Trainer, Keynote Speaker, and Corporate Facilitator who works with business leaders from startup to sustained success. She is the founder and CEO of Maximized Leaders Coaching & Training. 

📋 Your Leadership Listening Audit Below

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📋 Your Leadership Listening Audit Mentioned in this Episode (score yourself 1–2 points each):

1. Do I allow others to finish without interrupting?
2. Do I listen between the lines?
3. Do I retain important facts?
4. Do I confirm details to avoid misunderstanding?
5. Do I stay calm when I disagree?
6. Do I tune out distractions?
7. Do I show I’m engaged?

🎯 Score yourself. Reflect. And be honest—because change starts with self-awareness.