The Island That Sparked a Movement
This week in 1971, Federal Marshals forcibly removed the last members of the Indians of All Tribes from Alcatraz Island after a 19-month occupation. Considered by many to be the pivotal event in what became known as the Red Power Movement—a Native American civil...
7 Ways to Be an Invested Teammate
Are you invested in your team’s success or are you merely interested? In my book The WE Gear, I identify the five key behaviors of good teammates as Active, Loyal, Invested, Viral, and Empathetic. Whenever I explain the difference between teammates who are interested...
Forgetting Teammates
Elephants are known for having exceptional memories. But the expression an “elephant never forgets” isn’t entirely accurate. Yes, the world’s largest land animals have a remarkable ability to remember details that are key to their survival, like the sounds and smells...
Peaks, Plummets, and Plateaus
Over the past three weeks, I’ve racked up a lot of air miles crisscrossing North America to speak at events. The experience led me to think about the art of being a good teammate and how air travel, topography, and the view from 35,000 feet relate to team success....
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