{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5d079d3a4becaaf22902c2d8/68349b593162cb8205031cb7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"408 - Unlocking the Power of Listening for Leaders & Teams with Deb Porter","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5d079d3a4becaaf22902c2d8/1748731220886-e3607091-985e-4eff-8aa6-64ccb09d3948.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this insightful episode of Nonprofits Today, we’re joined by Deb Porter, founder of HOLD Business Solutions (Hearing Out Life’s Drama) and a champion of active listening as the foundation of all strong relationships—personal or professional.</p><p><br></p><p>Deb’s journey started with a Master’s degree in Care &amp; Counseling and personal experiences as a caregiver and divorcee, ultimately leading her to create a practice that helps people be heard in a world that rarely listens. Her approach transforms workplace culture, leadership, and family dynamics alike.</p><p><br></p><h4>We discuss:</h4><ul><li>The CORE Framework for listening (Calm, Outcome, Relate, Empathy)</li><li>Why only 2% of people are ever formally trained in listening</li><li>The biggest communication pitfalls (like jumping into “fix” things)</li><li>How listening skills can build trust and reduce stress in nonprofits</li><li>Her special “party trick” of guessing Myers-Briggs profiles in minutes!</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Deb’s Key Message: \"We're taught in the American education system how to speak, but we are not taught how to listen until master's level.\"</p><p><br></p><h3>Connect with Deb Porter &amp; HOLD:</h3><p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.hearingoutlifedrama.com/FreightTrainBrain\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.hearingoutlifedrama.com</a></p><p><strong>LinkedIn</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/deblhporter/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/deblhporter/</a></p><p><strong>Facebook </strong>(Personal): <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/hearingoutlifedrama\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com/hearingoutlifedrama</a></p><p><strong>Facebook </strong>(Business): <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/HOLDBusinessSolutions\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com/HOLDBusinessSolutions</a></p><p><strong>Instagram</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/hearingoutlifedrama/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">instagram.com/hearingoutlifedrama</a></p><p><strong>TikTok</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@hearingoutlifedrama\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">tiktok.com/@hearingoutlifedrama</a></p><p><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/c/HOLDListens\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">youtube.com/c/HOLDListens</a></p><p><strong>Pinterest</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.pinterest.co.kr/holdlistener/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">pinterest.co.kr/holdlistener</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Free Resource:</strong> “Freight Train Brain” guide to calm &amp; clarity → <a href=\"https://www.hearingoutlifedrama.com/FreightTrainBrain\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Get it here</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Sarah Boxx:</strong>  <a href=\"https://sarahboxx.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://sarahboxx.com/</a></p><p><br></p><h4>Cross-Promo: Check out our sister podcast, Nonprofits Today</h4><p>Podcast: <a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/nonprofits-today\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://shows.acast.com/nonprofits-today</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/&nbsp;⁨@NonprofitsToday⁩&nbsp; \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/&nbsp;⁨@NonprofitsToday⁩&nbsp; </a></p><p><br></p><p>#ActiveListening #ProfessionalListener #ListeningSkills #NonprofitLeadership #CommunicationExpert  #HOLDListening #mindfullistening  #EmpatheticLeadership #NonprofitGrowth #teamcommunication   #leadershipcommunication  #ListeningForConnection #ListeningForTrust #nolabelsnolimits #podcast #personalgrowth #nlnlpodcast #inspiration #personaldevelopment #successmindset </p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Sarah Boxx"}