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.Deb’s journey started with a Master’s degree in Care & 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.We discuss:The CORE Framework for listening (Calm, Outcome, Relate, Empathy)Why only 2% of people are ever formally trained in listeningThe biggest communication pitfalls (like jumping into “fix” things)How listening skills can build trust and reduce stress in nonprofitsHer special “party trick” of guessing Myers-Briggs profiles in minutes!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."Connect with Deb Porter & HOLD:Website: www.hearingoutlifedrama.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deblhporter/Facebook (Personal): facebook.com/hearingoutlifedramaFacebook (Business): facebook.com/HOLDBusinessSolutionsInstagram: instagram.com/hearingoutlifedramaTikTok: tiktok.com/@hearingoutlifedramaYouTube: youtube.com/c/HOLDListensPinterest: pinterest.co.kr/holdlistenerFree Resource: “Freight Train Brain” guide to calm & clarity → Get it hereConnect with Sarah Boxx: https://sarahboxx.com/Cross-Promo: Check out our sister podcast, Nonprofits TodayPodcast: https://shows.acast.com/nonprofits-todayYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@NonprofitsToday⁩  #ActiveListening #ProfessionalListener #ListeningSkills #NonprofitLeadership #CommunicationExpert #HOLDListening #mindfullistening #EmpatheticLeadership #NonprofitGrowth #teamcommunication #leadershipcommunication #ListeningForConnection #ListeningForTrust #nolabelsnolimits #podcast #personalgrowth #nlnlpodcast #inspiration #personaldevelopment #successmindset Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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