Connecting, Energy and Rest

It takes big energy to connect with people. It also takes purposeful resting to re-energize.

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Giving Takes Energy

There are two types of communicators: takers and givers. On types connects and the other does not. It takes work to give.

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Put Energy into Preparation

If you want to connect with people, here are three ways to invest energy into preparation.

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Taking the Initiative

One way to put energy into connecting with people is to take the initiative.

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It Takes Energy to Connect

Connection takes energy and preparation – if you’re going to connect, you had better be prepared to do that work.

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Strive for Excellence in Preaching

Public speaking is hard, but intuitive. We should seek excellence in preaching.

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Words are Powerful Things

Our words have impact on people – they’re powerful.

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I’ve Got a Feeling

Maxwell notes four components of connecting: visual, intellectual, emotional, and verbal. I’ve already discussed some issues relating to the visual aspect. He has precious little to say about the intellectual aspect: know your subject and know yourself. Hey, who’s gunna argue with know thyself? Really? What about connecting with people on an emotional level? Our [...]

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Physical Barriers and Connecting

Preaching and connecting – to pulpit or not to pulpit?

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Planning to Connect – Checking How You Did

Prepare messages better, with the audience in mind. Give time afterward for thoughtful analysis of how well we connected with the people.

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