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Introduction to Christian Leadership Coaching

Coaching Skills and Process

Input Skills

Listen

• Be fully engaged and focused
• Avoid distractions
• Don't interrupt
• Use casual phrases
• Paraphrase what's said
• Listen and learn, following the conversation and clarifying briefly as needed.

Coaches are masterful listeners.

 “Masterful” – adj., having or reflecting the technical, artistic, or intellectual power and skill of a master (n., qualified to teach apprentices).

              Adapted from Webster’s Dictionary

 “Masterful” – adj., having or reflecting the skills of the Master (n., Jesus Christ).

              Adapted from The Holy Bible

Scriptural Examples of Listening

From The Leadership Bible on Communication

James 1:19 - Listening is an urgent priority
Proverbs 18:13 - Listen before answering
Proverbs 18:2 - Listen to understand
Psalm 19:1-11 - Listen to God through His creation and His word
James 3:1-16 - Be careful, speech is a reflection of the quality of listening

*Assignment - List a key idea or theme from each scripture above.

Open the Response Document and record your answers for assignment 4.

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