464 Listen to Understand: How to Get Your Team on the Same Page

Send us Fan MailAre your staff on the same page — or just nodding along? In this episode of The Childcare Director’s Chair, Erica Saccoccio dives into one of the most powerful yet underused leadership skills: listening to understand.Learn how listening — not just hearing — can: ✅ Demonstrate that you value your team ✅ Build trust and influence ✅ Encourage collaboration and alignment ✅ Elevate good ideas and untapped potentialErica shares practical strategies for implementing an open ear policy, evaluating your own listening skills, and creating a culture where curiosity and communication thrive.Plus, a special sponsor message from Jackrabbit Care and an exciting announcement: the 2026 Early Education Empowerment Conference is set for May 7–9, with an Educator Wellness Day on May 10! Keynote and speaker announcements will be coming soon, and you’ll hear them here first.Press play and discover how true leadership starts with the power of listening.Support the showThe Child Care Director's Chair Podcast is proudly powered by WatchMeGrow, our premier podcast sponsor and a trusted partner in early childhood education.WatchMeGrow helps child care programs strengthen family engagement through secure live-streaming, classroom video access, and communication tools that build transparency, trust, and peace of mind for families. Their innovative technology empowers programs to enhance safety, strengthen relationships, and showcase the incredible learning happening in their classrooms every day.To learn more about how WatchMeGrow can support your program, visit www.watchmegrow.com.Thank you to WatchMeGrow for supporting our mission to inspire, equip, and empower child care leaders around the world.