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The Quiet Power of Listening More Than Speaking in Service | The Difference We Make
In this episode of The Difference We Make, host Ashling Scallon explores the transformative power of listening as a core practice in philanthropy and social impact work. This conversation challenges the common instinct to immediately solve problems or offer advice when encountering someone in crisis. Instead, it argues that true service often requires radical silence, presence, and the humility to let others lead their own narratives. For nonprofit leaders, donors, volunteers, and anyone interested in ethical community engagement, this episode provides a deep dive into why 'holding space' is…
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