Justin Hale is a master corporate trainer who teaches leadership principles. Justin has had the opportunity to apply the principles he teaches in his church callings, previously as an Elder’s Quorum President and currently as a member of a Young Single Adult ward bishopric. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, he served a mission in the Philippines and earned his undergraduate degree from BYU in Social Psychology. It was through those studies that he became interested in understanding why people do what they do.

Episode Highlights:

How he was called to the YSA bishopric (9:00)

Leadership principles helpful in the Bishopric (13:00)

Being Clear Up Front About How Decisions are Made in a Group

* Explain which of four types of decisions will be made: a consult, a vote, a command, or a consensus

A bishop wants ward council members to contribute because he values their opinions (15:30)

The Six Source Model (17:20)

Answers the question “Why do people do what they do?”

A variety of reasons why people don’t follow through (19:00)

Ability vs. motivation

Factors such as social skills and environment

Helps pinpoint where a problem is (24:00)

Prevents us from oversimplifying

Accountability in Church Callings (26:00)

Starts with specific expectations

Establish an environment where it’s okay to discuss difficulties (31:00)

Invite the Differences (33:20)

Ask the question after sharing your opinion: The measure of a good question is the degree to which it invites difference

How Teaching These Principles Have Made Him a Better Disciple of Jesus Christ (37:15)

Learning how to show forth an increase in love: before, during, and afterwards

Links:

* Crucial Conversations

* Crucial Accountability

* Influencer

* Change Anything

* Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness

* 6-Source Model for Home Teaching