Whatever I don't have an interest in, I try not to get myself involved in it because I wouldn't be committed to whatever project or work it may be. However, I go for things that interest me and thus show my full commitment.
Sometimes, I may get interested in a project at first, but along the line, if I discover that it's not something I really want or can do, I will gladly back out. This is because getting results without commitment seems difficult, and of course, being deliberate with what we get ourselves involved in is vital for a desirable outcome.
I do not mind going out of my way to get things done. I try to show concern and see the success of the project at last, and that's originally because I have an interest in it, so showing commitment becomes easier. However, it becomes challenging when you are leading a team where most members show a lack of commitment. This challenge usually leads to low results and even failure in some cases. But on the other hand, it's difficult to lead adults, especially when they are not charged with showing a lack of commitment. I will tell you about my experience with my team sometimes ago as their leader and the issues with lack of commitment I experienced from the members.
So I belong to a charismatic group in my former parish, and within six months of joining the organization and their praise and worship group, they made me their leader of the singing ministry. Most of our activities involve meetings for song rehearsals and singing in all charismatic weekly programs. Sometimes, we have special programs that require that we rehearse more for a better outcome. All these activities require carrying the members along. Unfortunately,most of the members aren't the committed type; you have to push them, pet them, call them on the phone, text them, etc. before you can be sure of their availability for programs.
As we kept going, the task became tougher than I thought. All my efforts to win their commitment proved abortive. Sometimes, I will have one or two people for rehearsals, and sometimes it's only me that shows up, even after numerous calls and pleadings. I wonder why people should get involved with things they have little interest in but just to fill the vacuum. Singing in charismatic church programs became almost only my job and that of one other person because most members wouldn't show up; it was all about giving a bunch of excuses and a nonchalant attitude.
On occasion, when I have their availability in our meetings, giving ideas or suggestions regarding the group's objectives is always a problem. Their lack of enthusiasm and communication was a big challenge. The issues of low turnout always happen without any form of communication from the members. All these and more were the commitment issues I faced within the team until my family and I relocated to another apartment a bit far from the church. I would have continued as their leader even with the distance, but their attitude was so demoralizing that I had to quit. I stopped every single activity I did with them because I wasn't growing either.
In conclusion, it's good to know the kind of people you are working with because they can influence or make you lose commitment. When I met another group, I was able to achieve something tangible, which is my ongoing keyboard training with the same project as the former group but with a different set of people.
This post is in response to the #hivelearners community contest on the topic titled No Commitment At All
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