Leadership is difficult in any capacity. It requires us to refine skills that we are not naturally wired with, which may challenge us in many ways. In this episode, Trent Dunham walks through the importance of listening as a leader, and ways in which he has learned to grow in this area.  Give today’s podcast a listen and you’ll hopefully discover some keys takeaways to be proactive when it comes to listening well.

The Skill of Listening as a Leader

Tired of doing things the same. way. every. year? The Cause+Effect Podcast, brought to you by the Dunham Podcast Network, is a fresh voice that breaks down the latest fundraising trends, leadership lessons and the ups and downs of the nonprofit industry. Our host Trent Dunham talks to a variety of guests with effective strategies and stories that inspire us. The goal? Increased effectiveness for more impact.

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When it comes to digital advertising, the only constant we can count on is change. Thanks to Meta’s latest privacy policy updates, digital advertisers and marketers have been forced to shift strategies to maintain performance from previous years. Does this mean that the opportunity for a successful outcome is dead? In this podcast, Dunham Company’s Director of Digital Madison Farrell shares her learnings from these recent shifts and ways to adapt to these changes.

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For this entire week the world will turn its attention to the most important Christian holiday – Easter. On this episode from the Dunham Podcast Network, you will hear from Pastor Adam Mesa, who serves as the Lead Pastor of Abundant Living Family Church, a thriving multi-site congregation in California.  This conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the deeper meanings of Easter for the world, how Pastor Mesa approaches Easter service differently than a normal service, and a reflection on what makes Jesus unique. We hope you will find this conversation encouraging as we move into Holy Week.

The Skill of Listening as a Leader

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