There is a cheesy phrase I love tossing out when working with a group. “Teamwork makes the dream work”. You do not have to roll your eyes at me, trust me I am rolling my eyes at myself! I am not sure where the phrase originally came from, but I have hung onto it for … More 3 Traits of a High Functioning Team

A team of volunteers working together is a beautiful thing.  As a leader, there are things you can do to encourage growth and health for the team, but ultimately you are dependent on volunteers showing up and collaborating.  If you are a leader, you know the success of your team would not be possible without … More 3 Tips for Expressing Gratitude to Volunteers

I am currently in the process of parenting a toddler.  Toddlers are a bundle of activity without much rational.  One of the main things we are trying to teach our little girl is the idea of accountability.  You see part of raising adults out of kids is teaching them that they are responsible for their … More 3 Accountability Relationships for a Volunteer

Change is always complex.  We as humans become very settled in what we know, and when change is presented it can throw us off.  Change moves us from settled to unsettled and requires maturity and leadership to figure out navigating it well. When an organization or team is committed to growth, they are signing themselves … More Three Ways to Encourage Volunteers in a Growth Season

When you consider priorities for the teams you lead, where does training fall on your list?  How much importance do you place on training for your teams?  One of the greatest pitfalls you can have in working with volunteers is to shortcut around regular trainings.  Training is not just for those who are new on … More 3 People Who Need Training

One of my favorite parts of working at a church is being able to connect people into volunteer opportunities.  Whether I am standing in front of a crowd or grabbing Starbucks with an individual, there is something electric about “making the ask.”  I have discovered over the years that not everyone is as eager to … More 3 Convictions for Recruiting

Have you ever had a friend get a job selling life insurance?  If so you have you probably known this experience…a friend of mine accepted a great position selling insurance, and appropriately his first step in his new role was to reach out to all of his contacts to set up meetings.  You see when … More What Drives You – Invitation or Desperation?

Have you ever gotten into the car with a destination in mind only to realize you have no idea how to get there?  Or perhaps you have experienced the joy of purchasing furniture at IKEA and then moved into the frustration of 10,001 steps towards assembly.  I remember realizing I wanted to ask Cami to … More 4 Steps for Creating an Action Plan

Have you ever considered the question, “who can serve on my team?”  Most volunteer teams are constantly looking for more people to jump in and serve.  Look specifically at the team you lead, and consider what types of people are able to serve with you.  More specifically look at your leadership mindset when it comes … More 6 Volunteers Who Will Grow Your Leadership