John Maxwell’s 17 Laws of Teamwork
LAW #5: THE LAW OF THE CHAIN
Whether it’s a business, athletic team, or any other organization, teamwork is the most important ingredient when achieving success. Leadership expert John Maxwell, in his book The 17 Indisputable Laws of Leadership, outlines several aspects of teamwork, which he calls “Laws.”
The fifth law is The Law of the Chain. With this law, Maxwell, explains that “the strength of the team is impacted by its weakest link.” He goes on to say most teams judge themselves by their strongest members, but these “strong points” are always impacted by the team’s weakest link(s). It is up the team’s leader to make adjustments, and if necessary, improve or remove those weak links that will negatively influence the other members. Or as Maxwell states: Train them or trade them.
The end result of tolerating weak links is that the strong team members begin to resent the individual, and then eventually question the credibility of the leader. At this point the success of the team is in jeopardy. This is a tough decision to make, but these are the decisions that force the leader to “earn his pay check.”
The team’s success will be impacted by its weak links. It’s your job as the team’s leader to improve or remove these weak links.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Teamwork Volume 3
John Maxwell’s 17 Laws of Teamwork
LAW #3: THE LAW OF THE NICHE
Whether it’s a business, athletic team, or any other organization, teamwork is the most important ingredient when achieving success. Leadership expert John Maxwell, in his book The 17 Indisputable Laws of Leadership, outlines several aspects of teamwork, which he calls “Laws.”
The third law is The Law of the Niche. With this law, Maxwell, explains that “All players have a place where they add the most value.” He goes on to say that GOOD things happen when a player takes the place where he adds the most value. GREAT things, says Maxwell, happen when all of the players take a role that maximizes their strengths.
There is a two part responsibility in this concept. The first is the responsibility of the coach to identify the “niche” of each player on his team. The second responsibility is for the player to assume his coach-given role and pour his heart into that task.
Teammates must learn this:
• Be secure in your role
• Trust your coach’s judgment for your role
• Become a “master” at your trade (position)
• Stay focused on team goals (Law of the Big Picture)
So put your personal preferences AFTER the team’s goals. Find your niche, and make the team better – your focus should be TEAM VICTORIES!
LAW #3: THE LAW OF THE NICHE
Whether it’s a business, athletic team, or any other organization, teamwork is the most important ingredient when achieving success. Leadership expert John Maxwell, in his book The 17 Indisputable Laws of Leadership, outlines several aspects of teamwork, which he calls “Laws.”
The third law is The Law of the Niche. With this law, Maxwell, explains that “All players have a place where they add the most value.” He goes on to say that GOOD things happen when a player takes the place where he adds the most value. GREAT things, says Maxwell, happen when all of the players take a role that maximizes their strengths.
There is a two part responsibility in this concept. The first is the responsibility of the coach to identify the “niche” of each player on his team. The second responsibility is for the player to assume his coach-given role and pour his heart into that task.
Teammates must learn this:
• Be secure in your role
• Trust your coach’s judgment for your role
• Become a “master” at your trade (position)
• Stay focused on team goals (Law of the Big Picture)
So put your personal preferences AFTER the team’s goals. Find your niche, and make the team better – your focus should be TEAM VICTORIES!
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Teamwork Volume 2
John Maxwell’s 17 Laws of Teamwork
LAW #2: THE LAW OF THE BIG PICTURE
Whether it’s a business, athletic team, or any other organization, teamwork is the most important ingredient when achieving success. Leadership expert John Maxwell, in his book The 17 Indisputable Laws of Leadership, outlines several aspects of teamwork, which he calls “Laws.”
The second of these is The Law of the Big Picture. With this law, Maxwell explains that “the goal is more important than the role.” He goes on to say that winning teams have players who put what’s best for the team ahead of what’s best for themselves.
In the game of football there are only a few positions that will gain an individual notoriety. Our own human nature attracts us to these functions. The true team player will be satisfied in a role of lesser notoriety (that suits him) if it translates to more team achievements. This re-location takes character, and character will take a person farther than talent ever will. Additionally, it takes courage to accept the fact that the TEAM’s goals are more important than MY role.
Teammates must learn this:
• Stay focused on team goals (The Big Picture), not their own role.
• Team 1st, Individual 2nd!
So put your personal agenda and selfish pride aside, and realize the Big Picture – TEAM ACHEIVEMENT
LAW #2: THE LAW OF THE BIG PICTURE
Whether it’s a business, athletic team, or any other organization, teamwork is the most important ingredient when achieving success. Leadership expert John Maxwell, in his book The 17 Indisputable Laws of Leadership, outlines several aspects of teamwork, which he calls “Laws.”
The second of these is The Law of the Big Picture. With this law, Maxwell explains that “the goal is more important than the role.” He goes on to say that winning teams have players who put what’s best for the team ahead of what’s best for themselves.
In the game of football there are only a few positions that will gain an individual notoriety. Our own human nature attracts us to these functions. The true team player will be satisfied in a role of lesser notoriety (that suits him) if it translates to more team achievements. This re-location takes character, and character will take a person farther than talent ever will. Additionally, it takes courage to accept the fact that the TEAM’s goals are more important than MY role.
Teammates must learn this:
• Stay focused on team goals (The Big Picture), not their own role.
• Team 1st, Individual 2nd!
So put your personal agenda and selfish pride aside, and realize the Big Picture – TEAM ACHEIVEMENT
Friday, March 5, 2010
Teamwork Volume 1
John Maxwell’s 17 Laws of Teamwork
Law #1: The Law of Significance
Whether it’s a business, athletic team, or any other organization, teamwork is the most important ingredient when achieving success. Leadership expert John Maxwell, in his book The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork, outlines several aspects of teamwork, which he calls “Laws.”
The first of these is The Law of Significance. With this law, Maxwell, explains that “one is too small a number to achieve greatness.” He goes on to say that NOTHING of significance has ever been accomplished alone – great accomplishments ALWAYS require a group effort – teamwork.
As much as players and coaches admire individual achievements, we must understand that truly GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENTS are the result of the TEAM. Individual goals should always follow the team goals.
Teammates must learn these things:
• Teams share the credit for victories and the blame for losses.
• Teams keep each other accountable for the goals that are set.
• Teams can simply do MORE than a group of individuals.
So put your ego and insecurity aside, and realize that you NEED your teammates – and by the way – they need you.
Law #1: The Law of Significance
Whether it’s a business, athletic team, or any other organization, teamwork is the most important ingredient when achieving success. Leadership expert John Maxwell, in his book The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork, outlines several aspects of teamwork, which he calls “Laws.”
The first of these is The Law of Significance. With this law, Maxwell, explains that “one is too small a number to achieve greatness.” He goes on to say that NOTHING of significance has ever been accomplished alone – great accomplishments ALWAYS require a group effort – teamwork.
As much as players and coaches admire individual achievements, we must understand that truly GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENTS are the result of the TEAM. Individual goals should always follow the team goals.
Teammates must learn these things:
• Teams share the credit for victories and the blame for losses.
• Teams keep each other accountable for the goals that are set.
• Teams can simply do MORE than a group of individuals.
So put your ego and insecurity aside, and realize that you NEED your teammates – and by the way – they need you.
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