110. How do you give and receive feedback?

Posted on September 12, 2019September 26, 2019 by stephe

What comes to mind when you think of the word ‘feedback’? When was the last time you can remember receiving feedback where your response was, ‘that was very helpful’? And when was the last time you were affirmed by someone who was receiving feedback from you? For many of us, we have to think very hard and long! Definition: Feedback is information about reactions or response to a product or programme, a person’s performance of Read more about 110. How do you give and receive feedback?[…]

76. Do you live in vulnerability?

Posted on October 13, 2016April 6, 2020 by stephe

I often find myself in settings where there is an opportunity of receiving prayer and ministry and the question is asked, “How can I pray for you?” At that point I have a choice. What level of openness will I share at? Something on the surface and a little safer or something much deeper? When I selectively share, I refer to this as transparency. When I share out of my brokenness and where there is more Read more about 76. Do you live in vulnerability?[…]

10. Are you self aware?

Posted on April 30, 2011April 6, 2020 by john.mayers@me.com

1. Strengths – we all have them: I was at a leadership meeting the other day where the team needed advice on how to move forward. We prayed, discussed and I challenged them in several ways, with the result that we ended our time with some clear action points. Afterwards one of the leaders encouraged me and said, “Stephe, that was so good, it pulled us together, clarified issues and helped us to know the Read more about 10. Are you self aware?[…]