Think about the times you’ve worked with others as part of a team. I bet you remember what you did, with whom, and the results you all achieved. Lots of energy. Everything in sync. For me, that’s work at its best. Lots of hands pitching in as needed. All working on a single vision. Everyone aligned. My memories of those times are vivid; thinking back, names jump out at me that even though I hadn’t thought of them in years, in that instant they’re alive and I can see and hear them. As important as those memories are for us, the task at hand for leaders today is to create an environment of teamwork, trust, respect, and professional relationships that drive success. Assemble a team. Share your vision with them. Inspire them to become part of a collegial and collaborative group of many hands but of one mind. I see that as one of the most important roles of a leader. Like coaching greats in team sports, you too can create a workplace culture centered around teamwork. Make a plan, create a playbook, train together, practice, and discover the kinds of success your team can generate today.
Bill Bethel (1955 – 2024): American roller skater, flat track motorcycle racer, and premier Harley Davidson mechanic.
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