A Better Approach to Q&As

If you have decided to go public with a problem, you will have admitted the challenge, owned your mistakes, and suggested a plan. Now you’ll want to consider answering questions.

The reason I say “consider” answering questions is because this won’t always be the right thing to do. But often, it is one of the best things to do.

Here are some thoughts about answering questions:

• Since you aren’t hiding anything, answering questions is one way to show everything is on the table.
• If you answer questions, it might help you address something that most people are asking that you didn’t already address.
• Questions can give you a chance to share more vision.

Some dangers include:

• You might have someone who may try to take dominate the meeting. A strong leader can handle this type of person. If you don’t think you can, you might want to avoid answering questions in a potentially hostile climate.
• If you’re not confident in where you are going, answering questions will make you look weak and hesitant.
• Answering questions can (in the wrong environment) make you look like you are on trial.

In my personal style of leadership, I lean toward answering questions. I’m not afraid to go head-on and like to have everything on the table. If you do answer questions, I’d suggest a time limit.

When have you seen a Q&A done well? What additional advice would you offer?

NEXT STOP - Campestre Hispano SVA '08

The Annual Shenandoah Youth meeting will have something new added to the line up. This will be the next stop for the Double Dare Challenge. At the youth meetings we will recognize those who have taken on the challenge and have successfully retrieved info from their friends to begin bible studies. We will also make a calling for all to join in on the great mission the Lord has commanded us with. You are never to young to start speaking out about Jesus! In fact, doing so at a young age will prepare you in a huge way as a future leader of the church!

HERE IS THE INFO:
Time: June 26 to June 29
Location: Shanandoah Valley Academy
Street: 234 West Lee Highway
City/Town: New Market, VA
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Not part of the Challenge yet? Become a member HERE and start speaking out about Jesus to everyone you know. Remember this is a bible study challenge where it is required for you to ask for personal info from your peers. (name, age, phone and e-mail) That way it will be distributed to the staff at Potomac Conference Youth to start bible studies with the people you have encountered.

If you have any questions about the challenge feel free to write to us at doubledarechallenge@gmail.com or call Hector at 301-233-3665

"He said to them, 'Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.'" Mark 16:15