Ch 3: Key Relationships
There may be times where we encounter conflict, challenging attitudes or difficult situations with our teammates during a service or soundcheck. As leaders, VDs may be called to address these things, while remaining aware that our tone and timing are crucial.
Consider the following:
Is this the first time I have seen this behavior? Could it be a one-off?
Will this situation impact service negatively if I don’t say something?
Will addressing this before service impact this vocalists’ capacity to lead?
Is there a deeper root that may need to be addressed by my Vocal Manager?
It’s important to communicate calmly in any situation, assessing the appropriate response instead of reacting rashly or emotionally. We want our words to foster a spirit of unity, avoiding heaviness or unease on the platform and within our team. As VDs, it’s also valuable to recognize where our responsibility ends, and where our Vocal Managers’ responsibility begins.