There are certainly many other Bible verses that could be discussed as relating to great teamwork, but this list identifies five that are strong and inspiring examples for the topic. Improving organizational teamwork is the goal of most team building activities, and like most any other subject, the Bible provides wisdom about how to achieve […]
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Do you need a great working definition to share with your team when they ask the question “what is teamwork?” Defining what teamwork is can certainly help to guide better decisions and actions. People too often share phrases like “Together Everyone Achieves More,” or “teamwork makes the dream work,” but seldom understand exactly what they should be […]
What is your motivation? Why do you lace up your shoes in the morning? One of the things every great performer does to improve performance, regardless of their field, is find their why. Imagine I told you about a hidden a suitcase full of cash across town was filled with 600,000 dollars. If I told […]
Whether it is heard in athletics, business, or even academics, the notion that nice guys cannot lead or finish first has become commonplace. Too many people subscribe to the old saying, “nice guys always finish last.” As quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons, Matt Ryan has become known as a “nice guy,” and that has led […]
When considering a team building event, you should know and be prepared to discuss the outcomes that you most value and the take-aways you desire your team to enjoy following the event. There are virtually hundreds of team challenges and activities available that provide outcomes ranging from trust building, to improving accountability practices, to defining […]
All leaders are educators, but there are three distinct types you will need to identify. Whether in schools, on courts, or in offices, everyone in a leadership position is in a role of developing people and becomes responsible for encouraging their growth. In fact, the organization’s success is largely dependent on the leader’s ability to teach […]
Are there negative team attitudes that you need to improve in tyour organization? You have likely heard before that students, employees, or athletes “don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” And while it is certainly a cliché, the truth is that it became a hackneyed phrase because it is […]
Your team needs to define both its vision and its mission to be successful. While they are often misunderstood and confused with one another, a VISION is what you want to be known for as an organization – it is the ideal imagined result you ultimately want your company to accomplish, and should be challenging […]
For years, I used to joke with my teams about a fantastic idea I had for a product… Dehydrated Water! If only I could find an innovative way to package and market it, I suggested with a smirk, it was sure to become the next pet rock – and we could be swimming in pools […]
The integration of technology into the hands of your students has likely been a topic of much discussion, but it will never replace the importance of teacher teamwork or the environment that a quality classroom provides. Whether by laptops, I-pads, smart-boards, or smart phones, your classroom has in all likelihood already been invaded by technology. […]