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Celebration/Acknowledgment can make all the difference: While watching the Olympics this year, I noticed something that could be used in the workplace. I followed Volleyball from start to finish, both beach and court. After every single play, the team came together and high-fived one another or provided some sort of acknowledgment of the effort put forth. This was true if they didn't earn points. This was true if one or more team members made a rookie mistake. This was true if they got penalized. Either way, they came together and displayed some form of team affirmation. The practice of keeping morale in a healthy place can make or break a game, a team...a meeting, a relationship. Imagine if the captain reprimanded or scoffed at a team member missing the ball or causing a penalty. What is the percentage of effort lost when failures are highlighted in a team/in-game setting? How much team spirit is lost when wins aren't celebrated consistently? How important is it to come together and discuss what went right and what can be improved?

The secret to rowing together is shared accountability. Here are 5 accountability practices that guarantee teams row together. https://lnkd.in/gVSSmd-C

Pass the Ball if You Want to Win Championships Individual stars might win you a game or close a few deals, but exponential growth requires a cohesive, high-performing team that believes in collaboration. Are you fostering a group of solo stars, or are you building an all-star team that excels at passing the ball? Take inspiration from the 1992 American Olympic basketball team. I share an anecdote in today's video on how the team faced failure, learned from it, and came together to achieve victory. #collaboration #mindset #team #sales #businessstorytelling

"Building the Perfect Team: Why Diverse Talent Matters for Organizational Success" When assembling a team, it's all about finding the right mix of talent and unique perspectives. Just think about it: What do Snoop Dogg and Michael Phelps have in common? At first glance, not much—one is a hip-hop icon, and the other is a swimming legend. Yet, both are incredibly talented and bring something unique to the table. This got me thinking about how essential it is to have the right people on your team, regardless of their background or experience. Remember, it's not just about skills—it's about what they bring to the table differently. The right team members represent your organization and can make a significant impact. Whether they're making waves in the pool or dropping beats, it's all about the value they add and how they help your organization shine. So, as you scout for talent, keep an open mind and embrace the diverse skills and backgrounds that can elevate your team and business. After all, just like Snoop and Phelps, your team has the power to make a splash in their own unique way! 🏊♂️🎤 #TeamBuilding #DiversityInTalent #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #SnoopAndPhelps

Coaching my daughter’s lacrosse team to the championship game this past weekend reminded me of the power of teamwork, trust, and adaptability. In my blog post, I explore how these lessons from the field translate into the professional world. Discover how collaboration, understanding individual differences, and adjusting strategies can drive success in any team setting. #Teamwork #Leadership #Coaching #BusinessStrategy #InsightGrowthSolutions Read more: https://lnkd.in/edc-zcBn

Late last year, WJ sent a team to Banff to attend The Gathering Summit 2023. What did we learn? Too much to put into a single social post. But our intrepid Marketing & Business Development Specialist, Skye Anderson, BCMM, sat down for a quick interview to share her experience. Watch the interview through the link in the post below: #TheGathering2024 #BusinessConference #Marketing

I'm always amazed and inspired when I watch my son's U12 rugby team play either friendly or competitive matches. Those boys come in all shapes and sizes and the one thing they have in common is that they collaborate to work towards shared goals: scoring the most tries and tackling the opponent. Standing on the side of the pitch, I watch closely at how they work as a team, strategizing about the game and putting their skills into action. They work hard together through effective communication, focusing on each other's strengths and weaknesses and most importantly they know and trust each other. They understand their positions and how they need to contribute to the team. Tackles, tries, scrums, name it, the game flows smoothly as they make decisions in split seconds throughout the match. They have mastered the skills and they put in practice everything they have learnt from a very young age. We often underestimate what these boys are capable of. Rain or shine, they are always there physically and mentally with a positive mindset to play the game to their best ability. Lessons learned! When teams are aligned, communication, collaboration, productivity and efficiency thrive. Are you able to replicate this team alignment within your workplace to take collaboration and teamwork to the next level?

Competition?   Many of us thrive in an arena of competition. I used to think it was more naturally a ‘boy’ thing, but from observing performance tennis, ‘girls’ can be highly motivated by competition as well.   So, what about outside of sport?   Is competition a good thing in work?   There is much focus of ‘team’ and ‘team first’ these days.  Given the complexity of business, the variety of locations that we work from and the number of stakeholders involved, it’s a real challenge to build teams into cohesive forces.   At New Level Results Limited, we work to turn teams into aligned and accountable forces for building companies.   Much of the work is focused on finding the common goals and motivators that the team and line management can buy into. Once the team starts to see the difference, then the team members pull together to achieve higher results.     BUT, there is still room for individuals with a strong competitive drive. I would argue that we want competitive people in our team. In many cases they drive the team to new heights of greatness. What do you think?   #Businessowners #Womeninbusiness #Competition #BuildingTeams

Leaders must remember that before we can teach our teams to win we have to understand ourselves. Champions are not just physically skilled but mentally as well 🧠 🏆 Your self awareness checklist should include: ✅ Recognizing your emotions ✅ Understanding how they impact your performance ✅ Interpreting how they impact your team's performance! Modeling self regulation and self awareness will build and broaden your team, organization, company and/or your community. #selfawareness #teambuilding #teamwork #coaching #performance #billiejeanking #performancetips #productivitytips #tennis #athletes

Great reading from Robert Glazer on ownership… 1) Take ownership of solving the problems we encounter, especially now that we have more tools at our disposal than ever before 2) Leaders should foster a culture where people are rewarded for getting the right outcome vs. just following processes 3) Taking ownership isn’t about accepting blame; it’s about giving the other person the confidence that someone cares about their problem and will work on their behalf "Accountability is the glue that ties commitment to the result." #NutritionForMind