The Teammate Tuesday Blog
Welcome to the Teammate Tuesday blog—Lance Loya’s collection of good teammate musings. These short, insightful pieces offer a unique glimpse into the art of being a good teammate. They are sure to improve teamwork and inspire you to become a better version of yourself.
Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning was an annual tradition for my grandmother. Each spring, she would roll up her sleeves, don yellow latex gloves, and embark on a thorough cleaning of her house. For her, the endeavor involved more than just running the vacuum,...
The Peanut Butter and Jelly Perspective
Today is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! Is there any more iconic pairing than Peanut Butter and Jelly? According to a survey by the Smucker’s Company, the average American will eat 1,500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches before graduating...
The Toddler and Tiger Viral Video
Social media can be the bane of my existence. I enjoy sharing insights and observations about the art of being a good teammate, but sometimes coming up with daily content can be challenging. Recently, I shared a video of an adorable little boy...
Pappy’s Service
My wife’s grandfather, “Pappy,” passed away last week. He was 98 years old. A decorated World War II veteran, he epitomized everything great about the Greatest Generation. On his 90th birthday, he published a memoir titled Battle Tested: Street...
Holstering Your Trigger Words
Do you have any trigger words? Most people do. These are words or phrases that provoke emotional reactions. Trigger words can inspire, but they can also inflame. They can be used to motivate, but they can also be used to manipulate. Effective...
Mercurial Teammates
Ever come across a new word and then seem to notice it everywhere over the next few days? Psychologists refer to this occurrence as the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon. The term comes from a letter written to the St. Paul Pioneer Press in 1994,...
5 Ways Cupid Is a Good Teammate
Happy Valentine’s Day Eve! According to the National Retail Foundation, Americans spent nearly $26 billion on Valentine's Day gifts last year. That averages out to about $193 per couple. (Does that seem high to you? It does to me.) The top...
Speaking With a Lack of Empathy
A few days ago, I met a friend for lunch. While we were waiting on our order, my friend expressed frustration with the pastor at his church. When I pushed for specific details, he confided that the issue revolved around his pastor’s sermons. He...
When Enamorment Leads to Enablement
Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote, a book many consider to be the first modern novel and one of the greatest literary works of all time, was published on this date in 1605. The 400-year-old classic follows the story of Alonso Quixano, a middle-aged...
Excuses, Explanations, & Misjustifications
The turning of the calendar brings with it the obligatory adoption of resolutions, goals, and guiding-word themes. Everybody approaches the new year differently. Some are more diligent with their approaches than others. In a previous edition of...
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