We’ve all had those rehearsals. Anxious, stressed, or just tired, we start out on a wrong foot.
On that wrong foot, the choir sings less than their best. Being committed, they react with frustration. The frustration leads to tension, anxiety, more stress, and more tiredness. The vicious circle continues, to the point where the most straightforward action becomes difficult.
An entire rehearsal can be lost in such moments. Perhaps even more. As leaders, it’s important that we provide the right leadership in those moments to diffuse the tension, raise spirits, and break the vicious circle.
- Remain calm.
- Take a break.
- Tell the truth.
- Go for small successes and use them as ladder rungs.
- Know it won’t last forever.