Leadership often starts with a plan.

But great leadership starts with listening.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, Bart Wilbanks shares a leadership lesson that came from an unexpected place — a youth baseball practice.

With one son on spring break and fewer coaches available than expected, the practice didn’t go exactly as planned. But what unfolded revealed something deeper about leadership, parenting, and the importance of understanding people before trying to guide them.

Anchored in James 1:19 — “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry” — this episode explores how the best leaders learn to listen first.

Whether you are leading in business, parenting at home, coaching youth sports, or guiding a team at work, the principle remains the same:

Understanding builds trust.
Trust builds influence.
And influence is what real leadership is built on.

In this episode you’ll hear lessons about:

• Leadership and emotional intelligence
• Parenting and leadership at home
• Coaching youth sports and developing kids
• Faith-based leadership principles
• Why listening is the foundation of trust
• Leading people through imperfect moments

Season 3 of Summit After the Storm explores leadership in the valley — where everyday life, parenting, business, and character development actually happen.

Because leadership isn’t about executing the perfect plan.

It’s about guiding people through imperfect moments.

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