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How to Read the Room Before You Lead It & Create Real Connection w/ Citizens

How to Read the Room Before You Lead It & Create Real Connection w/ Citizens

Update: 2025-10-16
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Ever been on stage and felt like the room just wasn't with you? 

In this conversation, Zach Bolen from Citizens reveals the secret to creating real connection, even when the room feels flat. He shares how to read the room before you lead it, what to do when energy feels off, and why authenticity always engages people more than hype. 

We also unpack how Citizens learned to make every show feel like a conversation, not a performance.  

Whether you're leading worship on Sunday or playing a show on tour, this episode will help you connect deeper with any crowd and lead from a place of genuine presence. 

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How to Read the Room Before You Lead It & Create Real Connection w/ Citizens

How to Read the Room Before You Lead It & Create Real Connection w/ Citizens