Path for Growth

Taking 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 Resources
Path for Growth Membership
Path for Growth One-on-One Coaching
Sign up for the Worth It Wednesday Email
Learn more about the 2023 Path for Growth Experience – Leading Leaders
Download the Free Reading Guide

Join Path for Growth on Instagram for more content.

Show Notes

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

Taking 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 Resources

Path for Growth Membership

Path for Growth One-on-One Coaching

Sign up for the Worth It Wednesday Email

Learn more about the 2023 Path for Growth Experience – Leading Leaders

Download the Free Reading Guide


Join Path for Growth on Instagram for more content.




If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

Creators and Guests

Host
Alex Judd
Founder/CEO of Path For Growth
Editor
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What is Path for Growth?

Path for Growth exists to help impact-driven leaders step into who they were created to be SO THAT others benefit and God is glorified.

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