That's exactly what happened when I led volunteers for a community fundraiser last year. First meeting was all great energy but zero alignment on what mattered. I was stuck between being too pushy and letting everyone drift. What worked was setting 2-3 clear priorities upfront, then letting people choose which area they wanted to own. Made everyone feel heard but gave us direction. I found some really practical leadership tips at Richard Warke Vancouver  that focused on finding that middle ground between controlling and passive. The key was making decisions about the event goals, not about who's right. Frame everything around what the charity needs, not personal preferences. Started doing quick check-ins instead of long meetings and volunteers stayed more engaged. Found that balancing authority with collaboration made the whole team feel like partners, not just workers.