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
Sunday, March 7, 2010
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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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