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Can Gang Members Be Good Teammates?

Can Gang Members Be Good Teammates?

For the past several weeks, I’ve been pondering a philosophical question: Can a member of a gang be a good teammate? The question was posed to me by someone in the audience at an event where I had spoken. My initial thought was, “Yes, even a member of a gang can be a...
Mawmaw and the Royal “We”

Mawmaw and the Royal “We”

If you ask people who have had the pleasure of working for a boss they truly loved, they will inevitably mention how they never felt like they were working for him or her, but rather with him or her. It’s a gift that great leaders possess. In many ways, good bosses...
Don’t Be Empty, Be E.M.T.Y.

Don’t Be Empty, Be E.M.T.Y.

Have you ever heard the key to success is surrounding yourself with the right people? It’s good advice. But it isn’t always applicable and trying to heed it under the wrong circumstances can actually cause you a lot of unnecessary grief. When you are part of a team,...
Resilient or Dreaming Big?

Resilient or Dreaming Big?

Every so often, a post will come across social media highlighting “Famous Failures.” Perhaps you’ve seen it before? The post typically has several photos of famous people, accompanied by a few bullet points outlining the “failures” of their lives. They usually include...
10 Ways to be a Better Listener

10 Ways to be a Better Listener

Listening is a trademark of good teammates. They listen because they seek the truth. They understand that you learn by actively listening, not be speaking. Sure, you can influence others through our words, but you discover the truth by listening. It is how you get to...

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