Showing Up in the Lives of Those You Lead | A How I Lead Interview with Kent Jordan

Kent Jordan was recently released as stake president from the
Wilmington, Delaware Stake. He has previously served as a high
councilor, in bishoprics and elders quorum presidencies, and as an
early-morning Seminary teacher. Kent currently teaches elders
quorum and is looking forward to retirement and meeting four new
grandbabies in 2025. Links Share your thoughts in the Leading
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access to the Core Leader Library Highlights Kent offers insights
into organizing stake conferences, emphasizing the importance of
prayer and collaboration with his counselors and the stake council
to determine the needs of the members. He highlights the
significance of after-general conference discussions to align
teachings with the needs of the stake. Kent shares key leadership
principles that guided him during his time as stake president,
starting with the importance of loving and respecting the people
within his stewardship. He recounts the profound experience of
seeing members through the Savior's eyes, which deepened his
connection to them. Kent also discusses the value of personal
priesthood interviews with leaders, emphasizing the importance of
showing up in their lives and ministering together. He shares how
these interactions fostered a sense of community and support among
the leaders. Additionally, he reflects on the welfare efforts
within the stake, noting the diverse approaches of bishops and the
importance of trusting them to handle their responsibilities. Kent
concludes by discussing the blessings he witnessed among the
saints, encouraging the sharing of their experiences to build faith
within the community. 04:45 - Reflections on Nine Years as Stake
President 05:59 - Reorienting After Leadership 06:32 - Overview of
the Stake's Geographic Layout 07:36 - Prior Leadership Experience
Before Stake Presidency 08:13 - Organizing Stake Conferences 09:17
- Insights on Stake Conference Planning 10:37 - Involving Stake
Council in Conference Discussions 12:54 - Principle of Love and
Respect in Leadership 13:39 - The Story of Kent's Calling as Stake
President 16:30 - Learning from the Experience of Leadership 17:54
- Finding Footing in the New Calling 19:22 - Focus on Reaping and
Rescuing 21:06 - Interaction with Bishops on Welfare Efforts 22:34
- Trusting Bishops in Their Responsibilities 24:01 - Encouragement
for Bishops and Relief Society Presidents 25:12 - Importance of
Personal Interviews 27:07 - Strategies for Effective Personal
Interviews 30:00 - Building Faith Through Sharing Experiences 32:03
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