Episode 31: Jahmaal Marshall

Listen.Really Listen.That's Jahmaal Marshall. He's a listener.Don't mistake this for a lack of action - it's just that Jahmaal has mastered the art of listening before speaking.It's a lost art.He doesn't listen, he listens intently - to understand.As for action, well, Jahmaal is pretty special there too.His full-time role is human rights (no, really).The vision for the International Justice Mission, where Jahmaal works: ...to rescue millions, protect half a billion and make justice unstoppable.Come on.Key Takeaways for Leaders and Entrepreneurs:Listen to understand. Listening is a great first step, but if you can understand, you can make a difference.Conflict is constant - how you handle conflict can enhance or destroy your leadership impact.Have a conversation - listening and conflict resolution allow opposing personalities and groups to work through differences and usually get to a productive outcome. Recognizing we can agree to disagree, and presenting thoughts in a non-confrontational way - then listening with patience and the desire to understand are the hallmarks of a true conversation.Jahmaal's Eating Crow Moment:The passing of his father and his year of questioning. He reflected on his passion and turned his grief into his mission to help others "find themselves."Love this guy - you will too. EnjoySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/eating-crow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.