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This week I would like to talk a little bit about the "Power of Teamwork" and to
thank our team members (you) for really being involved. Most of you know me
through Motivating Moments, but I also am part of two other companies, one a
Internet design firm and the second a Network and Consulting services firm.
Often I am asked the value of having multiple people work on a project. The true
value, as I see it, is that people work better collaboratively rather than
competitively. We all know what we bring to a project, our strengths plus our
areas for improvement. If you can assemble a team of individuals who have unique
talents, and all are willing to listen and learn from one another, no one can beat
you.
In my day-to-day dealings with clients, I am part of their team, helping them with
Internet Solutions, and they are part of our team, helping us to improve our
services. I like to think of it as a Virtual Company with multiple resources.
Sometimes I'm asked "how do we get our people motivated to participate in this
project?" I reply, believe they have value, that their input is important and will be
considered, and that if you can help people uncover what motivates them
individually and show them how self-motivation is their greatest asset, then I think
you will find them ready, willing and able to help.
So often we look for answers on the outside, when the true answers are really
within us. Sometimes we get stuck, and that's when we need helpers, like
quotes, stories, posters, tapes, etc., to remind us of what we already know and
want.
I don't believe that people want to be negative, I just think that sometimes they
are so bombarded on a daily basis with it, that it's hard to shift gears back to the
way they want to be and think.
So the next time you feel a little negative, remember your helpers and put
yourself back into the mindset you want and be part of this worldwide team trying
to make a difference "one person at a time" (meaning ourselves).
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发表于 2007-9-21 18:46
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