Welcome to You Make THE Difference -Wisconsin Follow Up Page
Over the next 30 days, we’ll guide you through transformative leadership practices tailored for these unprecedented times.
Each Monday, new training videos & materials will be made available, equipping you with essential tools to lead your fair to the next level!
Excited to support your journey!
Ian’s Week 2 Message
volunteers that are seen and heard stay, volunteers that are invisible disappear! In this video, Ian discusses the beginning of ensuring that volunteers are seen and heard!Ian discusses the beginning of ensuring that volunteers are seen and heard!
You Make the Difference – Video Library
Here is an outline of the video “library“.
Check back here each of the following days or binge watch as you wish, videos on the following subjects.
Week 2 ~ Retaining Volunteers
Tuesday
- Coaching Poor Performers
Thursday
- Create Your Outreach Plan
- Create Your Volunteer Experience Plan
Friday
- Celebrate and Recognize
Week 1 ~ Recruiting Volunteers
Tuesday
- Creating Your Personal Story/Organizational Narrative
- Casting the vision ~ Grasstops and Grassroots
- User Driven/Multiple Points of Entry
Thursday
- Volunteer Questionnaire Survey
- On-Boarding - Task Description and "Why Video"
- Effective Delegation
Week 2 ~ Retaining Volunteers
Tuesday
- Coaching Poor Performers
Thursday
- Create Your Outreach Plan
- Create Your Volunteer Experience Plan
Friday
- Celebrate and Recognize
Week 2 - Retaining Volunteers
Coaching, Poor Performers
In this video, we outline a system for coaching, poor performers, both individuals, and a group.
A practical trust based user driven approach to taking poor performers to standard and above standard!
(Video Length 25min)
COACHING POOR PERFORMERS HANDOUT
Coaching Poor Performers, Handout (pdf)
DownloadWEEK 1: CONNECTING PEOPLE TO PURPOSE FROM THE START
Creating Your Personal Story / Organizational Narrative
This video walks you through the foundational step of volunteer recruitment: telling your story. You’ll learn how to articulate your personal journey and your organization’s mission in a way that inspires trust and connection. Discover how to position your fair or ag society as a compelling cause worth investing in—through time, talent, and treasure—by aligning your story with the values of today’s experiential, purpose-driven volunteers.
(Video length- 11min)
Casting the Vision – Grasstops and Grassroots
To recruit effectively, you must reach people where they are—with strategies tailored to how they engage. This session explores a two-pronged approach:
• Grasstops: Leverage social media and a strategic drip campaign to build awareness and momentum.
• Grassroots: Launch a relational marketing effort rooted in personal connection—like the “100 Cups of Coffee” strategy—to engage people of influence in your community. Learn how to cast a compelling vision that draws both digital audiences and key local connectors into meaningful partnership.
(Video length 17 min)
User-Driven Engagement / Multiple Points of Entry
Today’s volunteers expect choice, clarity, and flexibility. This video focuses on how to build a recruitment experience that meets people where they are—offering various pathways into your organization. From task-specific roles to behind-the-scenes support, you’ll learn how to design user-driven systems that make it easy and attractive for anyone to say “yes” to making a difference.
(Video Length 9min)
Volunteer Questionnaire Survey
This video introduces a comprehensive survey designed to gather insights into potential volunteers’ expectations, skills, interests, and availability. By understanding these aspects, organizations can align volunteer roles more effectively, ensuring a mutually beneficial experience.
(Video Length 5min)
On-Boarding: Task Description and “Why Video”
Effective onboarding is crucial for volunteer retention. This session emphasizes the importance of clear task descriptions and the creation of a “Why Video” to communicate the organization’s mission and values. Such tools help volunteers understand their roles and the broader impact of their contributions.
(Video length 5min)
Effective Delegation
Delegation is a vital leadership skill. This video explores strategies for assigning tasks appropriately, ensuring that volunteers feel empowered and trusted. Proper delegation enhances productivity and fosters a collaborative environment.
(Video length 8min)
Tools to help you get started
Tools to help you get started
Here are tools to help you get started.
The first is a process for personal change and the second is an activity you can do to better understand your leadership style and the style of those you work with to create greater alignment. Check them out!
A process for personal change
In this video Ian lays out a process for personal change, a step by step process for implementing change in your personal or professional life.
Understanding Your Leadership Style
Here is an outstanding activity to better understand your leadership style and the approach of others.
Deeper understanding of your own approach and the style of others will increase the likelihood of alignment and success.
Mental Strength Menu!
The Mental Strength Menu is a proactive framework for mental resilience. It offers seven core practices—purposeful engagement, playful exploration, connection, reflection, physical vitality, intentional recovery, and restful sleep—designed to prevent stress and foster long-term well-being
Download the guide to start strengthening your mental wellness today!
Maximizing the use of your time!
In this video, Ian gives us a system to not only manage our time but more importantly to maximize its utilization!
Understanding Your Leadership Style Handout
Handout the accompanies the "Understanding Your Leadership Style" activity.
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