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.
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...
Candy’s Crusade
On May 3, 1980, a thirteen-year-old youth softball player named Cari Lightner was killed by a drunk driver in Fair Oaks, California. Cari and a friend were walking to a church carnival when Clarence Bush's car swerved out of control and struck the...
Wabi-Sabi Enlightenment
I concede that I may be a little biased, but I think my dining room table is among the most beautiful pieces of furniture I have ever seen. I love its rich colors, varying textures, and—most of all—its unique backstory. While you may be able to...
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