The first thing you have to do is make sure you're still wanted back. I never take that for granted any more.

It's easy to lose sight of the ultimate goal when you're in the trenches.

Others first. Whatever your corporate mission, paint a clear and compelling picture that others can understand and embrace. State your mission in terms that appeal to your team's best instincts. Persuade and empower as if you are leading and mentoring volunteers.

DON'T FEAR FAILURE. Fear being successful at things that don't matter

I just don't think you pass on a great quarterback if you have the opportunity. If need be, you can trade it away.

Remember that mentor leadership is all about serving. Jesus said, “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45).

Things will go wrong at times. You can't always control your attitude, approach, and response. You options are to complain or to look ahead and figure out how to make the situation better