Still A.L.I.V.E. in Number 5
What will likely be the biggest movie of the summer was released last week, and Disney-Pixar’s Toy Story 5 lived up to the hype. The film grossed $312 million globally, making it the second-highest opening ever for an animated feature. I saw the movie on Friday...
Defining Your Culture
The word “culture” is increasingly being labeled a buzzword—and I’m not sure I entirely agree with that assessment. For teams, culture has a legitimate and useful meaning. It describes the shared behaviors, norms, expectations, and habits that shape how a team...
5 Lies Good Teammates Tell Themselves
“Above all, don’t lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others. And having no respect he ceases to...
The Battle Between Blame and Accountability
Someone recently pointed out that I often say good teammates don’t “blame, shame, or complain.” At the same time, I also say that good teammates ‘hold each other accountable.” They asked me what the difference is between blame and accountability—and it’s a valid...
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Explore the art of being a good teammate with audio selections from Lance Loya’s popular Teammate Tuesday blog.
