tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400340423678181828.post2942844509204252109..comments2023-10-04T18:01:43.464-05:00Comments on Dads Teach the Bible: Trust and CommunicationMike Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05971102076711413290noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400340423678181828.post-19118363548400701862015-06-27T02:12:14.467-05:002015-06-27T02:12:14.467-05:00Mike, thank you for sharing your insight. I think...Mike, thank you for sharing your insight. I think you identified accurately how some people were feeling during the meeting. Also, some of the answers give to to congregation members' questions were helpful, patient & the tone was kind. However at least one LT response came off as condescending / patronizing with a litt scolding thrown in for good measure, just to be sure we knew what we could & could NOT do. That response was NOT helpful for building good will and trust between members and the LT. Just my opinion.<br />Konstantin, I will remember the proverb I find that very helpful!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400340423678181828.post-12287168191940390322015-06-23T01:40:39.049-05:002015-06-23T01:40:39.049-05:00I certainly can relate to this matter. I've be...I certainly can relate to this matter. I've been on a search committee at a church and am now a part of a leadership team with the Navs in my country. I have also learnt the importance of building trust and value of clear communication. Being wired as ESTJ (Myers-Briggs), I tend to overlook other types of people, mostly those on the opposite side, for feelings oriented. What helps me to build trust and take time -- an Africaan proverb, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."Konstantinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12840677349714746404noreply@blogger.com