Everywhere you look, people are struggling to know how to handle this season. Have you checked in on your team in a way that makes them feel seen and valued?
After taking the time to assess and evaluate the emotions surrounding COVID-19, our friends and partner at North Point Ministries developed these 5 questions for you to see how your team is really doing. We encourage you to ask these questions of your team members so you can know how to best serve them.
- In early January, I would have rated my emotional and/or mental health as a…
Encourage your team to answer this question on a sliding scale from 1-10, 1 being struggling/not doing great and 10 being awesome/doing great.
- Today, I would rate my emotional and/or mental health as a…
Encourage your team to answer this question on a sliding scale from 1-10, 1 being struggling/not doing great and 10 being awesome/doing great.
- These days, my predominant emotions are…
Allow teammates to list as many emotions as they would like to clearly define their thoughts.
- What, specifically, is hardest for you right now?
Each person is facing this season from a different perspective. Seek to listen and understand each person’s unique challenge.
- How can we better support you and your co-workers in this season?
Be sure to truly consider the responses you see from this question in order to effectively serve your team during this season.
Again, special thanks for North Point Ministries for these questions!
If your team is struggling to find work/life balance, listen to this leadership podcast and discuss as a team.
Miss seeing each other? Schedule a virtual lunch just to chat and connect.
Battling overwhelm? As much as you can, narrow the focus for your team and make sure they’re prioritizing their relationship with Jesus. Consider reading one of these Bible plans as a team: Get Your Life Back, Soul Rest, or Holy Hustle.
FOMO is real, so don’t take chances.
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