Effective listening is a vital but often underrated skill for leadership. In this episode, John Crawford joins the podcast to explain how listening can combat the loneliness epidemic, help resolve conflicts, and ultimately make you a better leader. He also shares some stories of how listening transformed his relationships as a pastor, as a salon owner, and in his personal life. Tune in for practical insights and tactics you can use to improve your listening today!

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Episode Recap:

• People don’t feel listened to, and that leads to loneliness
• How has listening transformed your approach to both hair styling and ministry?
• How do we listen well in a world so full of noise?
• What role does listening play in conflict resolution?
• How can we practice listening while still being assertive?
• What would you say to leaders who feel lonely?
• What does it mean to lead through listening?
• What blocks people from listening well?
• Try these tactics to start asking better questions
• How does listening well benefit leaders?
• What’s the relationship between listening and control?
• What’s one step listeners can take today?

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