Effective Staff Meetings

&
One-on-Ones

Effective Leadership:
Fluid vs. Concrete
Not a perfect formula to effective meetings.

Grasping at stars (constellations)

People are complex

Looks different in different contexts

Living Area
Personality
Staff size, etc.

This isnt a google 10 steps to the perfect meeting.

Looking at several concepts and ideas of effective leading, not all
encompassing. (NOT COMPREHENSIVE)
Art Major Story
Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be. John Wooden
Constant improvement
Success: walk away with 1 to 2 ideas that I hope challenge/impact you.

Its An Art Form

Know Yourself First

Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.

Aristotle

Deeper level: as Christ followers we as leaders have

to know that our DNA comes from our Creator.

Have to start here!

Talk about Four leadership styles (whiteboard).

Strength Finders.

Lead from genius / not guessing:

Genius = energy
Guessing = draining

Question:

What do you know about yourself that makes you an

effective leader?
What do you still want to discover about yourself?
Describe why you think being a Christian should maybe
change your perspective on leadership?

Why Do We Do What We Do?

I believe statements

Video: Kid President

When people know the WHY theyll

run through a brick wall

Elevator speeches

Question:
When do you start with the what
or how instead of the why?
Why are you an ARD?
Create sentence or two
starting with I believe

Expectations vs. Reality

Clear expectations & purpose.

Blessed is he who expects nothing,

for he shall never be disappointed.

Alexander Pope

Disappoint people at a rate they can

handle (Longing & Loss)

Example: Not being needed

How have you seen expectations play

out in your staff or yourself this
semester? (Good or Bad)

Know Your Staff

Why would this be
important?
Benefits of knowing
your staff and their
strengths?
Harm of operating out
of weaknesses?

Staff Investment
Tell me, I forget
Show me, I remember
Involve me, I understand.
Chinese Proverb
Involve your staff!
Involvement:
Leah: Show & Tell Item
Megan:
Meaningful quote & personal
significance.
Alpha:
Leadership quality & why it stands
out to you.
Olivia:
Affirmation: appreciation &
thankfulness

Balance

Bond

Business

Creativity

Boundaries

Tasks

Brainstorm

Relational connection

Wearing different hats.

When youre through learning, youre

through.
J.W.

Its a dance.

Where have you seen balance to crucial

in this position?

Catch Your RAs Doing Good

1/3 is a good ratio: for
every correction you give
you - should give three
positive encouragements.

True
Thoughtful
Timing
Too Much

Words of Affirmation.
High value

How do you think the

words you use impact
your staff dynamics?

Success vs. Failure

When is okay to let
your staff fail?
How do you use
teachable moments?
Debriefing:
Mission Trip example.

Allowing Feedback

Many people in todays organizations are

uncomfortable speaking their minds
because theyre afraid of being
inappropriately judged, labeled, or
punished. Other people in organizations are
reluctant to exhibit openness to change
because theyre afraid of being perceived as
weak, uncertain, or lacking conviction. Both
fears are debilitating to individuals and
organizations

General Electric CEO

Describe a time feedback was difficult for

you?

Listening: top leaders quality.

Follow through.

Trust

Cultivating correct culture.

Frustration = Normal
A Time for Everything
Ecclesiastes 3:1-10

One-on-Ones

Support & Challenge

How do you think these
words describe 1on1s?
Clear expectations!

Creativity.
Challenge
Pulling aside
Tracking
Human journaling

Whats been a high/low

of 1on1s for you?

Transparency
Galatians: 1:10
Am I now trying to win the approval
of men, or of God? Or am I trying to
please men? If I were still trying to
please men, I would not be a servant
of Christ.
As Charlie would say, Do you.
Authenticity
Who are the leaders youve
respected? How have they been
transparent/authentic or not?

Pray for Wisdom in the chaos

Closing Thoughts?