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.
Johnny Appleseed’s Strategy
Johnny Appleseed is among history’s most beloved folk heroes—and arguably its most eccentric. By choice, he walked barefoot, clothed himself in a burlap sack, donned a tin pot for a hat, and, of course, planted apple trees across the American...
Lessons Learned from Service Animals
I took my family to see Gigi & Nate. My daughters loved the movie, and so did I. It’s loaded with examples of impactful good teammates moves. Inspired by true events, the movie tells the story of the relationship between Nate, a despondent...
When Parents Are Good Teammates
Seeing their child struggle can be frustrating for parents, especially sports parents. Maybe the child is unhappy with their playing time or their role. Maybe they’re upset with something hurtful their coach said. Or, maybe they’re disappointed...
Don’t Panic!
In exploring the art of being a good teammate, one of the most fascinating elements I’ve observed is how rarely good teammates panic. To clarify, good teammates encounter anxiety the same as everyone else. Their lives are not void of stressful...
The Need for Bellringers
Are you a bellringer? Yesterday, I experienced a poor customer service situation at a big box home improvement store. Despite having multiple checkout lanes, the store only had two registers open. One was a temperamental self-checkout whose error...
Values that Devalue
A friend was venting to me about his son’s lack of playing time. He described how his son was clearly one of the fastest, most talented players on the field, yet the coaches weren’t playing him in the games. He was adamant that his son deserved a...
Embracing a Team Ego
I was saddened by Bill Russell’s recent passing. He was an inspiring figure whose example impacted countless lives. He was also the source of a good teammate insight that I hold incredibly dear. On the basketball court, Russell’s accomplishments...
Ten Ways Good Teammates Start a New Season
Starting a new season can be both exhilarating and stressful. The unwritten slate holds hope for positive outcomes, yet the unknown is always accompanied by anxiety. Teams that get off to a good start tend to increase their chances of having...
Ketchup Teammates
A post on my community’s Facebook page asked which local restaurant has the best French fries. The post garnered a surprisingly large and enthusiastic response. The replies varied from fast food giants like McDonalds and Chick-Fil-A to some of the...
National Be a Good Teammate Day
The two most anticipated days in a child’s life are usually Christmas and that child’s birthday. Unfortunately for some children, those two occasions happen to occur at the same time. I was born a “Christmas baby” and can personally attest to the...
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