Comments on: Seth Godin on Passion vs. Expertise

By: Desiree

Desiree — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:22:49 +0000

I also think teams are a good way for people to gain experience as well as fill in gaps. Also it helps to give well rounded perspective so one person can have experience while someone else may have more passion. (Of course, they all need to have some degree of passion)

By: henryjz

henryjz — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:39:32 +0000

Desiree you make a really good point about teams. That is something that I try to remember as I recruit people as well because no one person is able to do it all.

By: Desiree

Desiree — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:23:01 +0000

Yeah, I think a lot of people are passionate about the idea of something but then they realize the work that really goes into it. You have to have the passion to go with it. I think you are right about finding places where people will thrive. Also I think it’s good to have a team of people with different strengths.

I was part of a good team in Missionettes for about a year or two. It was Kristi, Priscilla, and I. Kristi did the teaching and object lessons. I did the crafts, store, and bulletin boards and Priscilla did the games, memory verses, and record keeping. It worked very well and it allowed us to do about 20 girls every Wednesday. We put in our expertise and kept our passion because we didn’t get burnt out. We enjoyed being a team. Usually when I feel burnt out is when I am in charge of all of one thing. I like teams because it helps people stay encouraged and connected.