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 Pooh Bear Statue
Sometimes the best lessons in life come at the most unexpected moments. I’ve been juggling a few different projects this month, and the stress associated with those projects has caused me in many ways to be something other than a good teammate...
Respect vs. Disrespect
What matters more to you, respect or disrespect? I had an opportunity recently to speak at a juvenile detention center, and this was a confusing question for many of the individuals there. In my experience, this a group that genuinely benefits from...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
Ethan the Encourager
It was “Dr. Seuss Week” at my daughter’s elementary school. The teachers had planned a different theme for each day of the week, and Wednesday was “Word Day.” The students’ assignment was to pick a word that was special to them and come to school...
It’s Probably Not Enough
I had an interesting encounter recently with a high school softball player. My wife and I were out for a walk when we passed by a softball field and noticed the girl. She was out there alone on the field, working on her game. Over and over again,...
When a Gift Takes You Places
I received a pair of emails over the weekend that I thought were worth sharing. They both dealt with the same subject, and with the impending end to the winter sports, they seemed appropriate to mention in this week’s blog. The first email was from...
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