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January 29, 2026

The Quick-Guide to Better Listening 

I often return to the term “posture before words” when considering the necessary skills of a mentor, especially the ability to be a good listener. While our words are important and should be chosen carefully, our active presence as a trustworthy and safe person…
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Just because a leader is a Christian, just because they go to church and pray, doesn’t always mean they are hearing what the Holy Spirit is telling them. The Holy Spirit speaks to us in many ways throughout our day, but it can take intentional practice to understand what God is saying. God is working in the world at all times, and we are at our most effective as leaders when we understand the work and take the actions that the Spirit is guiding us to take…

Learning to Listen: Leading with the Holy Spirit, Not Just Our Voice

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