On today’s episode of Rainer on Leadership Sam Rainer and Thom Rainer discuss how to handle an unruly business or leadership meeting.

Even the best churches have meetings that go sideways.

Surprise attacks happen, but sometimes you feel something is about to happen.

You often do not have much time to respond, but pray before making a rash decision.

Don't respond viscerally. Try to de-escalate the room.

Cutting someone off usually does not help, even if they are wildly off base.

Parliamentary procedure can be a double-edged sword. Use it wisely.

Sometimes there is nothing you can do, and it's likely not as bad as you think it is. Get some rest.

Resources mentioned in today's podcast:

* Vanderbloemen

* How Your Church Can Reach People In a Post-COVID World Ebook

* Free 30-day trial Church Answers Silver membership

* Belay

 

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