One of the most important things you can do for your team is be intentional with new people. When someone expresses interest in being on your team you need to have a clear plan to help them engage. This week I shared with some of our volunteers this brief talk – the 3 Steps for … More 3 Steps to Connect
I believe there is something powerful I have been able to experience that many my age have yet to experience – longevity in one organization. It has been a tremendous blessing to plant roots, serve and grow in one place. The joy of longevity in one organization often coexists with the tension of transitions. Systems … More Staying Encouraged During Transition
Removing a volunteer from a team is never an easy decision. It requires both careful thought and prayer. To lead volunteers is to steward relationships as team members connect with each other and with you as the leader. In order for the team to thrive, these relationships must be healthy. In rare situations it becomes … More 3 Essential Elements when Firing a Volunteer
On the old TV show The Apprentice, Donald Trump had a catch phrase now known by millions – “You’re Fired.” One of the hardest things to do in life is acknowledge that a relationship is not working. We were created for interaction and connection with others. Whether you are ending a dating relationship, a friendship … More When to Fire a Volunteer
Everyone wants to be good at something. We long to be ahead of the curve, to stand out among our peers. That desire is natural, but rising above requires intentional thinking and intentional actions. In this short video segment below I share what I believe to be the 3 qualities, which make a good volunteer. … More 3 Qualities of a Good Volunteer
A few years ago I had the responsibility of delivering a few words at my father’s funeral. I decided I would share about a few of the things he had taught me growing up. It was at the funeral that I shared 4 things that were sown into me through my upbringing: Be proud of … More How to Build Culture on your Team
There is a story in the book of Acts that has always interested me. I will tell you that every time I read this story it evokes something in me on the topic of excellence. In Acts 5 we see a brief retelling of the story of Ananias and Sapphira. You can read the whole … More Where are you holding back?
How do you prepare to serve? Each of us have patterns or habits which we run through on our way towards serving. Often we spend a majority of our time tending to the outer work of preparation, with little to no attention to the inner work of alignment. Here is a brief 2 minute video that … More A Prayer of Alignment
The best opportunities for growth happen when things are difficult. If you want to grow physical muscle you have to work them out and push those muscles to the limit. The best way to grow your leadership skills is to deal with complexities that come with the role of leader. There is a style of … More How Triangles Grow Your Leadership
Do you remember the experience of learning to drive? It is great to be entrusted with the responsibility – to sit behind the wheel and take the car somewhere. In fact when you first start driving you do not even care about the destination, you are just excited to be able to go somewhere in … More Trust the Leader or Sabotage the Team
Cory Lebovitz 