When your in the middle of something and are interrupted
take time out where you are to stop, look and listen.
Today's Scripture:
He who answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him.
Proverbs 18:13
He who answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him.
Proverbs 18:13
Bosses tell people what to do, but leaders guide people to action. Decision making, intuition, and foresight are all parts of effective leadership. But sometimes eagerness to make quick decisions or bring resolution can cause you to act impulsively or get too bossy. You should try to balance decisiveness with insight to prevent becoming a bossy boss.
The key to listening is to be attentive in the conversation. You might be able to multitask, but you probably cannot multi focus. If you are truly listening, you must be focused on the conversation. Sometimes people listen in order to respond. However, you need to listen to understand. Then you can respond effectively. Listening to the mater at hand only gives you information that you need, it also allows you to understand underlying issues that go beyond the superficial facts.
You can prevent an embarrassing moment for yourself or others by listening to all the facts as well as the feelings before responding. Then you can offer well-thought-out answers and effective decisions.
Give God room to speak to you while you are listening.
He will give yo hidden insight that others cannot provide. If you react too quickly, you may not hear the treasure of God's words speaking to you. With effective listening, the people around you will appreciate your attentiveness and wisdom while you gain understanding.
Selah people' and friends stop, look and listen when someone interrupts you for advice or answers. Stop what you are doing. Look him or her in the eyes. Listen to what they are saying. Then, respond intelligently and with true compassion.
"Begin today giving of yourself be it time or attention so that others know that you really care. You may be the only Jesus people ever have the opportunity to meet."
Your pastor,
Rev Patrick Muston
The key to listening is to be attentive in the conversation. You might be able to multitask, but you probably cannot multi focus. If you are truly listening, you must be focused on the conversation. Sometimes people listen in order to respond. However, you need to listen to understand. Then you can respond effectively. Listening to the mater at hand only gives you information that you need, it also allows you to understand underlying issues that go beyond the superficial facts.
You can prevent an embarrassing moment for yourself or others by listening to all the facts as well as the feelings before responding. Then you can offer well-thought-out answers and effective decisions.
Give God room to speak to you while you are listening.
He will give yo hidden insight that others cannot provide. If you react too quickly, you may not hear the treasure of God's words speaking to you. With effective listening, the people around you will appreciate your attentiveness and wisdom while you gain understanding.
Selah people' and friends stop, look and listen when someone interrupts you for advice or answers. Stop what you are doing. Look him or her in the eyes. Listen to what they are saying. Then, respond intelligently and with true compassion.
"Begin today giving of yourself be it time or attention so that others know that you really care. You may be the only Jesus people ever have the opportunity to meet."
Your pastor,
Rev Patrick Muston
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