How do school leaders navigate a complex change process? Simply put: They listen. This is the contention that Shane Safir puts forth in this article. She outlines five reasons for becoming a "listening leader": Listening helps leaders tune into and shift the dominant narrative; keep their finger on the pulse of complex change; stay true to their values in the face of pressure; model compassion in times of trauma; and reimagine data to bring student, parent, and teacher voice into the equation. To show these practices in action, Safir highlights the work of two co-principals in Oakland, California, as they reshape their school by listening closely to the narratives of stakeholders.