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TEAMWORK … I’ve been exposed to that word, that concept, that strategy … for as long as I can remember. I’m sure you have as well.<\/p>\n

It probably started for me as a Cub Scout and gained momentum as I grew into a Boy Scout. It was emphasized even more as I played high school football, basketball, and baseball. As I entered the military, it was immediately reframed as a critical life and death strategy.<\/p>\n

After decades in the business world, I can safely say I’ve heard it mentioned most every week of my life. However, I often wonder if it hasn’t simply become a necessary “buzz word” that we’ve taken for granted and learned to ignore.<\/p>\n

We see almost daily examples of the importance of TEAMWORK<\/a>\u00a0and the positive consequences which result. And yet, far too many organizations have relegated its importance at a time when it could easily mean the difference between success and failure for everyone involved! I wonder what those organizations are focusing on which is so much more important than developing TEAMWORK.<\/p>\n

While I’m encouraged by the increasing number of requests for keynotes and seminars on the subject of TEAMWORK<\/a>, I feel far too many organizations fail to realize the true need for TEAMWORK as anything more than a “buzz word.”<\/p>\n

We even see revealing examples involving simple wildlife and yet fail to benefit from the obvious lessons provided for us. I was recently sitting with a close friend on my deck overlooking the lake as we witnessed a flock of geese flying by in perfect formation.<\/p>\n

It immediately brought back memories of an age-old anecdote I’ve heard time and time again. I’m sure you’ve heard it as well. The question is: “Did you learn anything from the narrative? Did you apply the lesson to gain its obvious benefits? Did you close the “Knowing-Doing” Gap?<\/p>\n

You might want to revisit this Generational Gem and even share it with those you currently team with. It’s a short video<\/a>\u00a0but offers a valuable lesson for us in today’s challenging, rapidly changing, chaotic environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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