I want to be a good co-sponsor to my CSAs...but I don't want to overstep boundaries on those who have a great sponsor. How do I fill my role appropriately?
To be honest I am not sure that there is a boundary to cross.
Neither role can direct an affiliate. Both offer guidance and support. What an affiliate does with that is up to them. So in that role there is no risk of conflict.
I am fortunate enough to have both an excellent sponsor and an excellent co-sponsor. Both support me and provide plenty of information and encouragement.
From my co-sponsor I get frequent communications, inspirational messages through her Stream Posts, congratulations on achievements and kept up to date with the goings on in her team. From my sponsor I get all those things plus some targeted assistance. I don't believe there is any danger at all of my sponsor feeling put out by my co-sponsors actions. In fact he only stands to gain as her support helps to motivate me even more.
So in summary, I believe you can feel safe in offering advice and encouragement to your CSA's, without fear of "trading on toes". Those who have a great sponsor, like me, will be no less appreciative and those who are not so fortunate will at least have you to help them along the way.
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To be honest I am not sure that there is a boundary to cross.
Neither role can direct an affiliate. Both offer guidance and support. What an affiliate does with that is up to them. So in that role there is no risk of conflict.
I am fortunate enough to have both an excellent sponsor and an excellent co-sponsor. Both support me and provide plenty of information and encouragement.
From my co-sponsor I get frequent communications, inspirational messages through her Stream ...more
