Three Learning Styles You Need to Know to Be a Better Leader

In your role as a manager, you will need to teach your team things like:

• New sales and customer service techniques

• New industry regulations

• New company policies

• New internal processes, and 

• New products and services

If you want your lessons to be effective, it’s vital to remember that not everyone learns the same way. In fact, there are three distinct styles of learning. They are:

1. Visual Learning

Visual learners typically absorb information best by seeing it or visualizing it mentally. When you need to teach them a new concept, try to stick to PowerPoint presentations, videos, graphs, and videos.

Verbal instructions alone may not be as effective for visual learners.

2. Auditory Learning

Auditory learners usually prefer to absorb information by hearing it. Often, the best way for them to learn a new process or procedure is to have an in-depth conversation about it with a manager or a colleague.

Auditory learners can even pick up new sales techniques simply by listening to sample calls.

3. Kinaesthetic Learning

Kinaesthetic learners prefer to learn new things by trying them out for themselves. Tools such as simulators, test accounts, and dry runs are extremely helpful to them. 

For kinaesthetic learners, hands-on experience is essential. The most you can give them, the faster they'll learn.

Next week, I’ll be showing you how you can cater to these three learning styles. If you’d like that guide sent straight to your inbox, subscribe to my newsletter! 

About The Author

Emily Sander is an ICF-certified leadership coach with more than 15 years of experience in the business world and the author of Hacking Executive Leadership. She’s been featured in several print publications, online articles, and podcasts, including CEO Today Magazine, Leading to Fulfillment, and Leadership Powered by Common Sense. 

Emily has a passion for helping business leaders reach their full potential. Go here to read her story from seasoned executive to knowledgeable coach. If you want to send Emily a quick message, then visit her contact page here.