Listening First, Leading Better

About this episode

Michael shares how intentional listening and feedback improved his leadership skills across various roles.

What if the fastest way to lead better is to talk less and listen more? Michael of MP Educates joins us to share how intentional listening, humble feedback, and clear boundaries helped him grow as a father, pastor, mortuary professional, and educator—without burning out. His story begins with a hard truth: answering before someone finishes speaking isn’t leadership, it’s fear. By slowing down and watching for nonverbal cues, he built trust, learned what actually works, and made smarter choice...

People in this episode

Host: Shireen Botha

Guest: Michael

Topics covered

• leadership
• listening
• feedback
• personal growth
• education

Keywords

• leadership
• listening
• feedback
• trust
• nonverbal cues
• personal growth
• education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MP Educates

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