Proverbs 18:15 (AMP) The mind of the prudent is ever getting knowledge, and the ear of the wise is ever seeking (inquiring for and craving) knowledge.
Leadership literature lights up when combining listening with leadership. “Google” the subject and within seconds 12,700,000 results those word.
Some 3000 years ago, the world’s wisest man suggested that listening is vital for growth. The New Testament has close to 15 passages related to the subject. Paul Tillich summed it up by stating, “The first duty of love is to listen.” We listen to God because we love him. We should listen to others for the same reason.
Listening demands effort and is intentional and important in God’s economy. One of the roles of leaders is to ask good questions and then listen to the responses. That takes time and is very different from “doing just stuff” – but, in fact, it is the stuff of leading.
Do you take the time to learn by listening?
Copyright ©20009 by P. Griffith Lindell
Monday, May 18, 2009
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