Synchronization, Not Synchronicity
Today is 11/11—a numerical sequence with several ties to the art of being a good teammate. For starters, November 11th is Veterans Day. Today we honor those who served in the United States Armed Forces, a group that most definitely embodies “good teammate”...
Devil’s Advocate Teammates
Happy Halloween week! One of my favorite Halloween memories is the year one of my daughters dressed up as an angel and the other dressed up as a devil. I shared a photo of them on social media, jokingly writing, “Look, they dressed up as each other.” If you were...
The 3 Stages of Engagement
I spoke at a conference last week, and afterward, someone approached me and asked, “How do I get my team members to be more engaged?” This is one of the most common questions I am asked. While I understand the depth of the question, I am not always certain the person...
The 7 Gifts of a Good Teammate
The English word “gift” comes from the Proto-Germanic word geftiz, which means “that which is given.” Etymologists, experts who study the evolution of words, point out that the noun form of gift was originally only used in the context of...
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