Introduction
The author asserts, "if you want to do something really big, then do it as part of a team". Like he made believe, teamwork not only allows a person to do what he couldn't otherwise do; it also has a compounding effect on all possesses - including talent.
Below are truths about teamwork as explained by the author;
1. Teamwork divides the effort and multiplies the effect;
"It's common sense that people working together can do more than an individual working alone. So why are some people reluctant to engage in teamwork? It can be difficult in the beginning. Teams don't usually come together and develop on their own. They require leadership and cooperation. While that may be more work on the front end, the dividends it pays on the back end are tremendous and well worth the effort" author.
2. Talent wins games, but teamwork wins championship;
Like harold S. Geneen said, "the essence of leadership is the ability to inspire others to work together as a team - to stretch for a common objective". When we are part of a team, the author believes we will perform at the highest level.
3. Teamwork is not about you;
Being in a team isn't about just you or anyone in particular. The author advices that, "one secret of successful teamwork is converting individual ego into team confidence, individual sacrifice and synergy".
Great team creates community;
All effective teams create an environment where relationships grow and teammates become connected to one another...when a team shares a strong sense of community, team members can resolve conflicts without dissolving relationships".
5. Adding value to others adds value to you;
The more we work to add value in the team, we also add value to ourselves. But when we go in for our personal gain, it most times turns into a disaster.
TALENT + TEAMWORK = TALENT-PLUS person
1. Buy in to the law of Significance;
It states, "one is too small a number to achieve greatness". If you buy into an idea, then you will embrace the concept of teamwork.
2. Include a team in your dream;
The greater your vision, the more need there is for a good team. Team work gives you the best opportunity to turn your vision in to reality -author.
3.Develop your team;
If you are a leader, you must make it your goal to develop your teammates or players. It begins with having the right people on the team.
4. Give the credit for success to the team;
The author believes that one of the ways of becoming a talent-plus in the area of teamwork is to give as much of the credit as you can to the people on the team.
To-Do
1. How do you think of your talent? Does it just benefit you or is it an instrument used to benefit others? If you think everything is all about you, you will never be a good team player.
2. How strong is the sense of community on a team of which you are currently a part? Have you started taking up responsibilities?
3. How can you add value to others on you team? Think of three people on your team who you believe have high potential and could benefit from talent, skills or experience you have to offer. Write a plan for each outlining how you will help him/her.
4. For the next two weeks, make a commitment to yourself to take no credit for anything that goes right.
Finally, we made it! Yes we did. Talent has never been a enough, it still isn't. The bible says that our talent maketh way for us. But other factors (like treated in the past few days) helps us stay there. I believe in you and we hope on you. Keep SHIINE'ing'....
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