Comments on: The power of shared vision

By: Karen Swim

Karen Swim — Tue, 12 May 2009 14:42:17 +0000

Andrew, this is such a beautiful example of community! Your cricket experience is also a perfect illustration of the value of team sports in formative years. Team sports can teach children lessons that they can apply in the work place, in their families and in every area of life. Companies are much more powerful and effective when they can unite workers in a shared vision and everyone is working toward a common goal. Karen Swims last blog post..Breath of Life

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:41:35 +0000

Jackie,

You may well be right there – whilst the value of the other awards should not be understated, ‘team player’ awards are certainly a great tribute to the attitude and character of the recipient.

Jake,

Thanks for sharing that. Indeed, there is no doubt in my mind that the ability for some team members who are strong in certain areas to assist those who are less strong in those areas represents one of the more important practical benefits of teamwork.

Fred,

Precisely. The achievement of the maximum possible results from an overall team or group perspective often requires us as individuals to take the focus off ourselves to some extent, and only once we come to understand just how invaluable the experience of being part of the success of a unified group or team really is will we be prepared to put aside any self-centered thoughts or attitudes.

Salwa,

Thanks – I am glad to hear that you enjoy these discussions.

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By: Salwa

Salwa — Tue, 12 May 2009 01:11:46 +0000

Congratulations Andrew on your accomplishments in cricket. I can totally relate to your post. Thanks for sharing this story with us. You never fail to impress me with your unique posts whenever i visit ur blog! Keep up the good work. Salwas last blog post..Traffic Monday: How to Get Tons of Web Traffic Using Your Article Resource Box

By: Fred H Schlegel

Fred H Schlegel — Mon, 11 May 2009 22:11:27 +0000

Andrew, I do think the pride of team success can be more rewarding and memorable than personal success. This is actually a pretty important thing to understand because so often there are personal sacrifices involved in helping any group excel. If we were always out for ourselves those group successes would not happen near as often. Really enjoyed your story here. Fred H Schlegels last blog post..Community Creativity: “Let’s Put On A Show”

By: Jake

Jake — Mon, 11 May 2009 20:51:43 +0000

Andrew.. nice post! I can relate with this as well in my Internet Marketing venture... Some aspects of Internet Marketing is a struggle for me.. in those areas I have learned to "team up" with those that can help me in those areas and even have begun joint ventures! On the flip side, things that I am more knowledgeable about, I can use in joint ventures with those that are needing help in those areas. In the end, we all learn and get help from different areas! Jakes last blog post..Current Stamp Prices - WHO CARES?

By: Jackie Cameron

Jackie Cameron — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:37:50 +0000

My son played under 18 basketball which is quite unusual in soccer/rugby focused Scotland. One season he won "team player" of the year. The other 2 awards were MVP and most improved - both of which measured individual performance. I believe that his award was potentially the most valuable of the 3. thanks for sharing this story Andrew Jackie Camerons last blog post..What I have learned from my online community

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 11 May 2009 12:48:46 +0000

Tom,

Interesting analogy. With respect to business, I would think that the unfortunate reality would be that a sense of ownership or commitment on the part of staff toward company goals would be lacking in far too many cases.

In cases where staff feel a sense of joint ownership of or commitment toward company goals, then I would have thought that such a feeling would contribute in a very significant manner toward the goal of maximizing the sense of teamwork and co-operation within the organization.

Robert,

Absolutely – an accomplishment earned as part of a group is something which is cherished by all members for years to come.

It’s a feeling that you just can’t put a price tag on.

Thanks again for your efforts in relation to this project.

Brad,

Thanks.

I don’t think that I have seen that movie, but it does sound interesting and I will certainly take a look at it if I have the opportunity.

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By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Mon, 11 May 2009 11:05:35 +0000

Andrew, Congratulations on your accomplishments in cricket. I agree with you and the other commenters – group achievements are more exciting and memorable. My experiences in sports have also taught me that group failures can be more instructive – and in many ways more positive – than going it alone. There’s a great old movie – Breaking Away – about a bicycle race at Indiana University. It is a testament to teamwork in sports. If you haven’t seen it, it is really fantastic.

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By: Robert Hruzek

Robert Hruzek — Mon, 11 May 2009 01:22:32 +0000

An accomplishment that’s earned as a group is quite different from an accomplishment earned by an individual, isn’t it? It’s a great example of when the whole is much greater than the sum of its parts.

Great lesson for life, Andrew! Tip o’ the hat for sharing it with us for WILF!