I fancy myself a thinker. I enjoy looking at situations and dreaming up next steps. As such, I spend a large chunk of my time thinking and considering options. Along the way, I’ve learned an important leadership principal: big change takes time to chew Just because I’ve spent countless hours …
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, …