{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67782afed83630b6e3f81c77/687c10cfba3cbb938c04eb34?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"NPT 14 - 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/67782afed83630b6e3f81c77/1752961131247-393e6c08-d6ce-4b00-8b43-ffe752c3dbcf.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. No's on Life) 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><p>We discuss:</p><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 in to “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><br></p><h3>Deb’s Key Message:</h3><p><br></p><p>\"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><p><br></p><h4>Connect with Deb Porter &amp; HOLD:</h4><p>Website: <a href=\"https://www.hearingoutlifedrama.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.hearingoutlifedrama.com</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/deblhporter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/deblhporter</a></p><p>Facebook (Personal): <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/hearingoutlifedrama\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/hearingoutlifedrama</a></p><p>Facebook (Business): <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/HOLDBusinessSolutions\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/HOLDBusinessSolutions</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/hearingoutlifedrama\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/hearingoutlifedrama</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@hearingoutlifedrama\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@hearingoutlifedrama</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/c/HOLDListens\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/c/HOLDListens</a></p><p>Pinterest: <a href=\"https://www.pinterest.co.kr/holdlistener\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.pinterest.co.kr/holdlistener</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Free Resource:</strong> “Freight Train Brain” guide to calm &amp; clarity → Get it here: <a href=\"https://www.hearingoutlifedrama.com/FreightTrainBrain\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.hearingoutlifedrama.com/FreightTrainBrain</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h4>Connect with Sarah Boxx:</h4><p>Website: <a href=\"https://sarahboxx.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://sarahboxx.com/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/strategicvisioncoach/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/strategicvisioncoach/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sarahboxxllc/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/sarahboxxllc/</a></p><p>X: <a href=\"https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FSarahBoxx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FSarahBoxx</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahboxxsherpa/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahboxxsherpa/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Enjoyed this episode? Show your support:</p><p>LIKE this video to help others discover the power of listening</p><p>SUBSCRIBE for more actionable insights for nonprofit leaders</p><p><br></p><p>#leadershippodcast&nbsp;#NonprofitVoices&nbsp;#nonprofitimpact&nbsp;#LeadingNonprofits&nbsp;#SustainableNonprofits&nbsp;#nonprofitleadership&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Sarah Boxx"}