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.
Cricket Teammates
A few months ago, I started sharing short videos on social media featuring unique insights about the art of being a good teammate. The videos, aptly named “Good Teammate Insights,” have been steadily gaining attention. I was trying to record an...
Measureless Mudita
People often ask me what is the most outward sign to predict if someone you’re observing is a good teammate. My answer is measureless Mudita. Watch how they respond to others’ success. Over the course of the last month and a half, I’ve spent a fair...
They’re Solid
Sometimes I glance at my watch to check the time and notice all the scratches on its face and the fading color of its band. In these moments, I cannot help but wonder if it’s time for me to get a new watch. As I ponder this question, Eric Church’s...
A Teammate of Many Colors
I spent last week vacationing at a remote log cabin in the Smoky Mountains with twenty members of my extended family. It was a wonderful experience, filled with many lasting memories. But it was also an exercise in being a good teammate. Anyone one...
If You Fill the Void
Summer blockbuster season is upon us. Since the late 1940s, Hollywood studios have used their biggest stars and most promising scripts to lure audiences into the cinema and away from other competing summertime activities. People have a propensity...
10 Things Good Teammates Need to Remember
Yesterday, Americans observed Memorial Day. While to many this holiday marks the unofficial start to summer, its true purpose is for us to pause, honor, and remember military personnel who died while serving in their country. When you’re a good...
How Do You Measure Genius?
The series finale of Young Sheldon airs this week. After a successful seven-year run, The Big Bang Theory prequel/spin-off is coming to an end. Young Sheldon has been praised over the years for attracting fans from its parent show as well as...
Resisting the Urge to Criticize
I went with my friend to watch his daughter’s travel team play in an AAU basketball tournament a few weeks ago. It was a fun day and I enjoyed watching her team play. The car ride home, however, was far less enjoyable. Usually, the parents are the...
From Burned to Beautiful
About a year ago, a fire broke out in a conservation area in my neighborhood. The spark from a landscaper’s mower ignited some dry grass, which quickly spread to the adjacent trees. I watched in disbelief as flames shot high into the air and the...
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,...
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