by Lance Loya | Jun 1, 2021
The best machines are comprised of the best components. The best cars have the best engines, transmissions, headlights, etc. The best computers have the best processors, keyboards, monitors, etc. Teams are a lot like machines in that they too are comprised of...
by Lance Loya | May 25, 2021
The tooth fairy failed. Epically. Twice. When I’m not traveling for speaking engagements, I have a morning routine that I try to follow. I wake up, drink a small bottle of water, eat a quick breakfast, brush my teeth, and then head into my home office to do some work...
by Lance Loya | May 18, 2021
What image comes to mind when you hear the word teamwork? Is it an image of a sports team putting their hands together in a huddle? Is it an image of people pulling on the same rope? Is it an image of interlinking gears? If you search the internet for images of...
by Lance Loya | May 11, 2021
Most people think of themselves as being good teammates because they recognize macro selfishness—obvious, big-picture selfishness. They grasp that disregarding others’ feelings, having self-serving motives, and not sharing the credit are selfish behaviors and signs of...
by Lance Loya | May 4, 2021
Finding inspiration in an unexpected place, from an unexpected source, results in a special blessing. I had the good fortune of receiving such a blessing over the weekend. I was in Tampa for a convention and searching for someplace to eat dinner. An employee at my...