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.
Gallantry in Action
Today’s edition of Teammate Tuesdays comes from the On This Date in History files. On July 12, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed into legislation a measure that created the United States Army’s highest and most prestigious award for military...
Insist on the Rise, Resist the Pull
I received an email this week from a mother seeking advice on a problem her son was having with his teammates. Her son, Tyler, was the best player on his baseball team. She said he was naturally gifted but also “extremely dedicated.” Tyler had made...
The Curious Case of Good Teammates
Curiosity is an important component of being a good teammate. People are quick to associate compliance and conformity with good teammates. But in my experience, curiosity has a greater influence on team success than either of those entities....
Lyrical Lessons
Last week, Sir Paul McCartney celebrated his 80th birthday. You don't have to be a diehard McCartney fan to appreciate his music or have a deep-level of respect for all he has accomplished. In honor of the Beatles bassist’s birthday, here are eight...
A 1% Teammate
Several decades ago, I attended a coaching clinic in Nashville, Tennessee hosted by legendary coach Don Meyer at what was then David Libscomb University. I was still a college student-athlete at the time but went to the clinic in anticipation of...
The Power of Virality
In my book The WE Gear, I describe the five key behaviors of good teammates—Active, Loyal, Invested, Viral, and Empathetic. Those behaviors are crucial to maximizing teamwork, especially the fourth. I had an interesting opportunity last week to...
Ollie’s Five/Five Rules
Holiday gatherings are great for meeting interesting people. I had the pleasure of meeting a fascinating octogenarian named Ollie over the Memorial Day weekend. And I am glad I did. Ollie was full of vigor and possessed a zeal for life like few...
Commencing with Purpose
Commencement season is upon us. It’s time to don caps and gowns, cue “Pomp and Circumstance,” and dispense wisdom through the time-honored tradition of commencement addresses. New York Times best-selling author Bruce Feiler analyzed one hundred...
The Pina Colada Problem
While speaking to a group of human resource professionals, someone in the audience asked me if I had a recommendation for handling a problem that she was having with two of her team members. She explained that she had two managers on her team who...
The Crumpled Aspect
Several years ago, a story circulated on the internet about a teacher and a clever bullying exercise involving a crumpled piece of paper. Although the story’s exact origins were somewhat of a mystery, its lesson resonated with readers. The crumpled...
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