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 …
wes 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 …
Learning to Trust
My youngest daughter broke her leg in January. She spent 5 weeks in a cast. Now she has the cast off, and for the last two weeks she has been retraining her leg muscles, and her brain, to walk the right way. More than the physical training, though, it’s been interesting …
Learning to Step Up
Today we are continuing to dive a little deeper into the “3 Questions”. You can read Monday’s exploration of the first question here. Just for a refresher, when you walk into a room, ask yourself: What needs to be done? What can I do? Who can I get to help? (Click here, here and here if you haven’t …