This was the most unpredictable summer ever. Where do we go from here?

In our first episode of Season 10, we heard all about Gabz’s summer at Camp Ouareau. We heard a lot from her about a few key issues this summer: dealing with COVID 19, the mental health of our staff, campers and, of course, the other staffing concerns that came because of the first two issues.

Now, we’re here to talk about moving forward. What it takes to pick ourselves up from a tough summer, define our lessons learned and focus on the future.

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Best Practice for Leadership Training

From Beth Allison

“Beneath every behavior there is a feeling. Beneath each feeling is a need. When we meet that  need, rather than focus on the behavior, then we begin to deal with the cause, not the symptom.” -Ashleigh Warner

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Take some time to review some of the behaviors from your staff this summer that you found challenging. Sit down with your leadership team and write down examples of those behaviors that made you pause, reflect or lose sleep. After you have got your list, try to but yourself in the shoes of the people who had those behaviors and reflect on what those people may have been feeling at the time.. Make another list of the feelings you explored. 

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Finally, have a discussion with your leadership team around behaviors. It’s easier to talk about behaviors when you recognize what your staff may have needed in those moments. Focus on the causes, not the symptoms. 

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Your Hosts:

• Beth Allison, Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

• Ruby Compton, Chief Exploration Officer - Ruby Outdoors

• Gabrielle Raill, Camp Director - Camp Ouareau

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