A challenge for the leader who wants to listen carefully to subordinates is that most people speak much faster than they can listen.

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Most people speak at a rate of about 125-150 words per minute, but the human brain is capable of understanding speech at a rate of up to 400-500 words per minute. This means that listeners can process information much faster than it is spoken.

A Challenge for the Leader Who Wants to Listen Carefully