Almost every sports season I hear sports commentators talk about bad teams not responding to their coach. During the game it is evident that the team has stopped listening to their coach. When this happens it is within a matter of days that the coach of the bad team is fired. The sports commentators say that once a team stops listening to their coach then the coach has two options…he can get fired or he can quickly change the way he communicates with the team.
This same bad team often turns things around during the season when a new coach is hired. It’s as if having a new voice inspires them to play better.
If you are a parent, a leader, teacher, communicator, or a coach then the idea that your team can zone you out should scare you. If the same is true for coaches when the people you lead start zoning you out the only real option is to fire yourself. Most likely that’s not an option, so instead focus on how you say what you say. Change things up from time to time to make sure your team doesn’t zone you out.
To be continued…
Huh, did you say something Rob? I zoned you out there for a moment. …. O.K., just kidding. I look forward to hearing your thoughts. Perhaps there might be some nuggets to consider as a parent of a youngling who is growing up too fast for me to keep up with.
very true…
It's also a really good reason to have your child/teen in a church community where they can get consistent, Bible-based messages from a variety of people that you and they can trust!