5.There is a difference between practice and rehearsal.
Practice is what you do individually to prepare for rehearsal or Service by going over charts and being ready with your parts. Examplify what you desire from your team. If you are the director or leader, then you need to learn your material and additionally be prepared to help your team work through theirs. It’s easier to teach material if you have it down cold. Rehearsal should be time spent Re-hearsing the music.
6. Be specific and generous in praise, and be even more specific and generous with corrections.
If the alto section nails a great harmony part during rehearsal or service, take 5 seconds afterwards to affirm them in front of the team. If your keyboard player shows up completely prepared and ready to rehearse, thank him out loud so it affirms that behavior for the entire team. Corrections are harder, and require more delicate handling. If the guitarist is consistently missing a progression, you need to address it to make sure that they understand specifically what needs to be played. It is up to you as the leader to make sure you are able to either demonstrate or sing the part you need them to play.