Kurt Francom reads this Brigham Young University devotional given by Elder Boyd K. Packer in 1996. Listen to the podcast episode about this devotional and its influence on leadership culture in the Church. Links Transcript available with the video in the Zion Lab community Highlights 00:02:00 – The Importance of Teaching Basics 00:03:30 – The Foundation of Knowledge and Testimony 00:05:00 – Understanding the Unwritten Order of Things 00:06:30 – The Role of the Presiding Officer in Meetings 00:08:00 – Accepting Calls and Releases in the Church 00:09:30 – Learning from Experienced Leaders 00:11:00 – Seeking Counsel and Blessings 00:12:30 – The Vertical Nature of Revelation 00:14:00 – The Importance of Being a Good Follower 00:15:30 – Proper Order in Callings and Assignments 00:17:00 – Maintaining Dignity in Meetings 00:18:30 – The Role of the Bishop in Meetings 00:20:00 – Learning Through Observation and Experience 00:21:30 – The Power of the Ordinary Saints The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints’ mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org . Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman , David Butler , Hank Smith , John Bytheway , Reyna and Elena Aburto , Liz Wiseman , Stephen M. R. Covey , Elder Alvin F. Meredith III , Julie Beck , Brad Wilcox , Jody Moore , Tony Overbay , John H. Groberg , Elaine Dalton , Tad R. Callister , Lynn G. Robbins , J. Devn Cornish , Bonnie Oscarson , Dennis B. Neuenschwander , Kirby Heyborne , Taysom Hill , Coaches Jennifer Rockwood and Brandon Doman , Anthony Sweat , John Hilton III , Barbara Morgan Gardner , Blair Hodges , Whitney Johnson , Ryan Gottfredson , Greg McKeown , Ganel-Lyn Condie , Michael Goodman , Wendy Ulrich , Richard Ostler , and many more in over 800 episodes. Discover podcasts, articles, virtual conferences, and live events related to callings such as the bishopric , Relief Society , elders quorum , Primary , youth leadership , stake leadership , ward mission , ward council , young adults , ministering , and teaching .
