The Listening Leader with Pastor John Crawford

Path for Growth with Alex Judd

Taking time to listen can sometimes feel inefficient, but it’s actually one of the most important practices we can implement as a leader. In this episode, Pastor John Crawford from Redemption Church Tempe teaches a session about the value of effective listening for leaders. He explains why listening is so beneficial, shares powerful stories of how listening has transformed his own leadership and relationships, and breaks down practical tips for developing the skill of listening.

• Today we’re sharing a talk from Pastor John Crawford about effective listening (0:55)
• All of us want to be known and listened to (1:58)
• People are lonelier now than they ever have been (6:10)
• Listening is a powerful way to love other people (8:36)
• Listening creates empathy through presence (16:31)
• Proximity creates empathy, but distance creates suspicion (25:15)
• Listening is a means of peacemaking (27:08)
• In business, listening can help with retention and development of new leaders (32:42)
• Listening is a choice we make (37:32)
• How to get better at listening (40:14)

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