Gaining momentum is an important step to a team. Without momentum, things stagnate. With momentum, amazing things happen.
So, how exactly does a leader build momentum for their team? Here are some methods to consider:

Create constant …

People don’t like change. Change usually makes people unsettled.
Volunteers can walk away at any time. When a change of leadership occurs, a crisis of change will occur for each of your volunteers. As you take …

As an incoming leader, one of the most painful things to do is to change the team’s existing procedures. Not only does it cause confusion and discomfort, it silently tells the team that you know …

Put yourself in their place: you have a team of people you know, with procedures you know, with a leader you know. Then, the leader has to move away. A new leader is coming in. …

Many leaders don’t get the chance start a new team from scratch. Instead, they take over an existing team. This transition can be a difficult process for the leader.
Here are some things to expect as …

Bootstrapping can be difficult, especially for a leader that is starting a new effort. You may not have volunteers yet. How does a leader handle building their team by themselves, starting from ground zero?
Here is …

Now that you understand the expectations of your new role as leader, it is time to bootstrap your team. Bootstrapping is simply the creation of a team with little or no external help. While this …

A staff member asked you to lead a new ministry and you accepted. Now what?
How do you get started? What should you do first?
Like anything, getting started can be the most difficult step for a …

It can be easy to go from being a newbie to an experienced volunteer in a new team. Once you get beyond the learning curve, it becomes easier to think “I have this down” and …

Now that you have a place to volunteer your time, it is important to build integrity into your service. A foundation of integrity will help both you and your leader be more effective and have …