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Dealing with Difficult Volunteers

I had the opportunity to sit down with Doug Franklin, President of Leadertreks, and ask him some questions about dealing with difficult volunteers.  This short video is packed with some great wisdom on this difficult subject.  You can follow Doug on Twitter @dougfranklin and make sure you subscribe to his blog at www.dougfranklinonline.com.  I’d recommend showing this video to your team and then discuss the questions below. Leadership Discussion 3: Difficult Volunteers from Maclake on…Continue Reading

360⁰ Listening

Are you listening to every level of your organization?  It’s easy to fall into the habit of listening to only those on your level in the organization.  We may be headed for trouble when we think we know what “they” want or what “they” think.  D.J. Kaufman said, “Wisdom is the reward for a lifetime of listening … when you’d have preferred to talk.”  Not listening to all levels can create… A lack of ownership in the…Continue Reading

Conversations that Nurture the Soul of Leaders

Compelled by the grace of God spiritual leaders serve selflessly, love extravagantly and give sacrificially.  But frequently it’s their untiring efforts for the cause of Christ that bring exhaustion physically, emotionally and spiritually.  Isn’t it ironic that serving the God we love can cause us to feel distant from the God we love to serve?  That’s why it’s essential that the leaders greatest priority is the care of his or her own soul. There have been plenty of times my spiritual…Continue Reading

Leaders Change the Way We See the World

Leaders bring hope to the hopeless Leaders make the impossible seem possible Leaders find opportunity  in the midst of obstacles Leaders bring clarity out of confusion Leaders inspire movement where there is stagnation  Leaders see potential in people Leaders model the mission Leaders change the way people see the world.

What To Do When a Mentee Talks too Much

Yesterday I told about a mentoring meeting I observed where a young lady was talking way too much.  In that post I gave a few tips for mentees to makes sure they’re making the best use of their time with their mentor.  As I sat there and listened to thier exchange the question hit me: How do you handle it when your mentee talks too much?  First let me start with what the older lady in yesterdays…Continue Reading