https://www.inmotionministries.org/2020/02/13/staying-focused-with-team-members-patience/ Seth and Saundra Dunn Sat, 27 Jun 2020 18:47:37 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.5 https://www.inmotionministries.org/2020/02/13/staying-focused-with-team-members-patience/#comment-49 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 19:53:54 +0000 https://www.inmotionministries.org/?p=3395#comment-49 This is one of my favorite things on a trip – talking with the team members. There is no better way to love them well than listening to their story. If they are not talkative, it is helpful to ask a question that does not have the opportunity for just yes or no…that way you can have insight into their hearts as they put their thoughts into words. By truly listening to their answer, you can find the next step in engaging them. Sometimes all they need is reassurance that you are hearing them so the unending “uh-huh’s” play a big part in being focused. I find I do think of the ways I am going to respond so that I am letting them know they are being heard. This might mean repeating back to them what you are hearing them say, maybe a little differently. Good communication skills include being a good listener – which, you are right, takes focus and intentionality. This is where a lot of the impact is hiding on a trip!

]]> https://www.inmotionministries.org/2020/02/13/staying-focused-with-team-members-patience/#comment-47 Thu, 13 Feb 2020 21:30:08 +0000 https://www.inmotionministries.org/?p=3395#comment-47 Definitely a skill! And a skill that requires lots of practice. The more we practice, the easier it gets. Important for listening to people, but, in all reality, something we all probably need to get better at in general. The research proves it –multitasking is NOT effective! Thanks of sharing Saundra!

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