I don’t know if you’re like me, but rejection is a terrible thing. Working up the courage to ask someone for help can be exhausting, and it’s only made worse when they say no. But there is something that hurts more than asking and being told no: never asking. Because …
wes Learning to Follow Up, Part 2
Okay, as promised, here are the questions I use when evaluating an event. (click here to read the first part.) What Did We Do? I use the first part to basically plot out the steps I took in preparing. If there were decisions to be made, I explain my reasoning …
Learning to Follow-Up
Last week I mentioned I was on a trip with my church. This week, I have the opportunity to make some of the most significant progress for next year’s trip, but I have to make the choice to evaluate. Over the years, I’ve realized I have a terrible memory. I can …
Communicate Expectations
I’m on a trip this week with my church. Over the years, during and after trips I realize key details that need to be fixed. This year, I realized something early in the trip: I am the only adult who has seen a schedule. Our trip is one we have …
Check It Out – Rows vs. Round Tables
A few summers ago I took a group of student leaders to a conference in the metroplex. While there, instead of sitting in rows, we sat around tables. We came home and within a few months we made the switch in our youth room to round tables. The discussion, warmth, …