The Listening Leader with Pastor John Crawford

Want a clearer picture of what’s working in your business—and what needs attention? Take the free 12 Fundamentals Assessment for a personalized score and your clearest next step: 12fundamentals.comTaking 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) Helpful Links and ResourcesPath for Growth MembershipPath for Growth One-on-One CoachingSign up for the Worth It Wednesday EmailLearn more about the 2023 Path for Growth Experience – Leading LeadersDownload the Free Reading GuideJoin Path for Growth on Instagram for more content. Not sure where to start? Describe what’s happening in your business or team, then explore 400+ practical resources to help you take the next right step: resources.pathforgrowth.com