You might have noticed I have been focusing a lot lately on the power of teammates (see “Why is it Always The Leader’s Fault? Who’s Responsible for Teamwork?” and “The 3 Most Thought Provoking Questions a Team Member Can Ask“). Often times when we talk about teamwork, we talk mostly about the leader. We expect […] Read more
teamwork story
I love this story on teamwork I heard the other day. I think you will agree it is powerful. Feel free to share with your teams. A team of about 35 employees had come together for a team building event. They were a young, bright and enthusiastic team. However, one big problem this team had […] Read more
I just heard the following wonderful story on teamwork from the play, “Some Folks Feel the Rain; Others Just Get Wet.” One of the marks of a great leader is the ability to get his or her team to pull together and to feel they are a part of something really special (vision). One of […] Read more
Teamwork in the workplace can be difficult. Teams at work often consist of a variety of conflicting personalities and styles. Getting to a point in which a team can collaborate and work in harmony can be a difficult task for a leader and takes time. I love the following metaphor on teamwork from Steve Jobs […] Read more
I love collecting stories on teamwork. They are fun to share with your teams and can provide great inspiration and motivation. I ran across this inspiring teamwork fable the other day. One windy March day the Mayor of the town decided to take a stroll across the park. He ran into a small boy who […] Read more
