And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them.—Psalm 78:72 Objectives: Understand the importance of connecting with the heart first; Review how to activate the commitment of your people; Develop habits that help with connection. Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds; for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations. — Proverbs 27:23–24 Leaders touch a heart before they ask for a hand – John Maxwell. How do you keep people consistently motivated? This is one challenge every leader is guaranteed to face. In a time when African Americans were fighting for emancipation, one leader stood out in his actions and this became a turning point for the African Americans. His name was, Martin Luther King Jr. He hit a note in his speeches, which went straight to the hearts of his listeners. He however did not end there but was involv...