Of course, we say thanks today for everything. We are thankful for things that we are not even aware are blessings in our lives.
I guess that as long as we are thankful to God for everything, that covers it. It is really not possible to count your blessings because there are so many.
I am also thankful for everyone in my life and I mean everyone!
Happy Thanksgiving and Thank You Lord for Everything!
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Teamwork and truths about it
Many years ago, when I was coaching young kids in baseball, softball, and basketball, some people, mostly parents would say thinks that I though were curious. They said things like "c'mon kids play together as a team" or "there is no I in team."
I thought back then that there is something fundamentally wrong about these statements and now that I am older and, hopefully wiser, I understand it a little better.
Yes, teamwork is essential to success in sports as well as in business. However, it is clear that all individuals have unique talent and sets of talents. Bringing these talents together for a common good is the job of a leader.
In his book Go Put Your Strengths to Work, author Marcus Buckingham puts into works some of the notions I have had about teamwork. In this book Marcus discusses some key myths about success and one of them specifically involves teamwork. He states it like this: Myth - a good team member does whatever it takes to help the team.
Truth - a good team member deliberately volunteers his or her strengths to the team most of the time. Further, a great team member is not well rounded. The great team is well rounded, precisely because each team member is not.
Well said, Marcus.
I thought back then that there is something fundamentally wrong about these statements and now that I am older and, hopefully wiser, I understand it a little better.
Yes, teamwork is essential to success in sports as well as in business. However, it is clear that all individuals have unique talent and sets of talents. Bringing these talents together for a common good is the job of a leader.
In his book Go Put Your Strengths to Work, author Marcus Buckingham puts into works some of the notions I have had about teamwork. In this book Marcus discusses some key myths about success and one of them specifically involves teamwork. He states it like this: Myth - a good team member does whatever it takes to help the team.
Truth - a good team member deliberately volunteers his or her strengths to the team most of the time. Further, a great team member is not well rounded. The great team is well rounded, precisely because each team member is not.
Well said, Marcus.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Your Strengths
The latest book that I am reading in the Strengths series by Marcus Buckingham is Go Put Your Strengths to Work. As I have said often, we all have strengths. Often we are not clearly aware of our strengths.
My advice is for everyone to understand their strengths and put them to use. Whether it is in your personal life or in your career, you have the opportunity to utilize your God-given talents to improve your career, your relationships, and your overall life experience.
I recommend this series and this book. There will be more reports as I read through it.
My advice is for everyone to understand their strengths and put them to use. Whether it is in your personal life or in your career, you have the opportunity to utilize your God-given talents to improve your career, your relationships, and your overall life experience.
I recommend this series and this book. There will be more reports as I read through it.
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