5 Leadership Questions Podcast on Church Leadership with Todd Adkins and Dan Iten

5LQ Episode 366: Ken Coleman and The Proximity Principle

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Aug 8, 2019

In this engaging conversation, career expert Ken Coleman explores his book, The Proximity Principle, providing insightful advice on building meaningful connections. He emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and environments to achieve personal growth. Ken discusses how to navigate networking without being obnoxious and reframes setbacks as growth opportunities. He also highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in leadership, encouraging authentic engagement and faith-filled transitions.

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INSIGHT

Proximity Principle Explained

The Proximity Principle is about being around people doing what you want and in places where it happens.
It creates a cycle of growth by connecting you to more of the right people and opportunities.

ANECDOTE

Ken's Broadcasting Start

Ken Coleman started broadcasting at 32 with no background by attending a broadcasting school.
This placed him in the right people and places to learn and gain momentum despite initial doubts.

ADVICE

Be Audacious, Not Obnoxious

Avoid being an obnoxious networker who scans for opportunities without genuine connection.
Be audacious by asking one insightful question and engage deeply for meaningful mentorship.

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In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins is joined by Ken Coleman, author of The Proximity Principle. During their conversation, they discuss the following questions: Breakdown the Proximity PrincipleHow do you prevent yourself from becoming an obnoxious networker?What does it mean to go through hard noes to get to a yes?How does the Proximity Principle relate to being close to God?What advice would you give leaders thinking about next step transition?Can you talk about the practices that go along with people and places? BEST QUOTES "The Proximity Principle says in order to do what I want to do, I have to be around people who are doing it and in places it is happening.""Proximity positions us where we need to be and propels us to where we want to be.""You need to be audacious enough to ask somebody who can really give you solid information to coffee or lunch.""This is about becoming a student and constantly being strategic and intentional to make sure that you are around people who are doing what you want to do so that you can learn for the purpose of growing.""You are going to face unknowns on every level and the unknown is our biggest fear.""You can spend all the time you want around the right people and in the right places, but you aren't going to truly have the full benefit of those in your life without the power of the Holy Spirit.""When you pray about it in quiet and talk about it in public, God steps in and begins to move things.""How do we adopt a proximity mindset so it becomes habitual in our lives?""This proximity mindset keeps you in a place where you can be humble and God can continue to teach and mold you.""God will not honor my dreams and ambitions if I'm not faithful now." RECOMMENDED RESOURCES Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network The Proximity Principle by Ken Coleman 5LQ Episode 306: Ken Coleman The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni One Question by Ken Coleman Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby Ask Me Anything Podcast This Episode's Sponsor: With Ministry Grid’s library of over 3,500 training videos and 800 courses, it's now simpler than ever to train every volunteer and leader in your church. For the month of August, you can get unlimited access to Ministry Grid for YOUR ENTIRE CHURCH for just $399 a year. If you want to take advantage of this incredible deal, just go to ministrygrid.com/podcast.