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Leadership gets noisy fast—deadlines, decisions, and the constant pressure to speak with confidence. During this series, we choose a different starting point: listening. Kelley Johnson invites you into a slower rhythm where spiritual discernment fuels practical leadership, especially in seasons marked by burnout, transition, or sudden change. Through a candid story of a leader who moved from entrepreneurial exhaustion to the structure of a corporate role, we uncover how God uses stability, teams, and new skills as a quiet recovery plan that restores clarity and courage.

This episode is anchored in Elijah’s story in 1 Kings 18–19. After a public win comes fear, collapse, and a wilderness reset where God tends to basic needs before giving fresh directions. The wind, quake, and fire grab attention, but guidance arrives as a gentle whisper. That pattern—rest before revelation, stillness before strategy—reframes how we approach complex decisions at work and at home. Kelley breaks down simple practices to cultivate a listening life: creating space for silence, journaling decisions with spiritual questions, reflecting what you hear in meetings, and inviting wise counsel to confirm direction.

We also name two faithful pathways for this moment: solitude in the secret place or collaboration in community. Discern which one God is highlighting right now, then take a clear next step. If you’re longing to recognize God’s voice in everyday leadership, grab our free devotional How to Hear God at Work, and explore RAYAH, our cohort for women leaders seeking community and practical growth. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a gentle reset, and leave a review to help others find the show. Your next chapter might begin with a whisper.

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Kelley Johnson is a creator, builder, and catalyst who helps leaders achieve breakthrough—personally, professionally, and spiritually. She spent 20 years in corporate leadership before founding KEIRUS, a learning and talent management firm serving thousands of leaders worldwide.

This show is not a substitute for professional therapy or advice. If you need professional support, we encourage you to seek a qualified mental health, medical, financial, legal, pastoral or other accredited professional.

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