49 hours and 17 minutes ago, 13 of my peers and I were beginning a challenge that was physically and mentally impossible. Broken into teams of 2, 7 on each team, we were to follow orders and perform various dreadful movements at the command of Navy Seal Special Ops Veterans. We had all trained hard for […]
Read MoreOwners, managers, and employees all have people they like to work with over other coworkers. Maybe it’s the synergy you have together or just skill sets that compliment, but we all have those favorites. What happens, though, when one of these people makes a mistake? Do you treat them the same as you would anyone […]
Read MoreI remember during my second interview asking my would-be-boss if it was something of an unspoken expectation that I be athletic or at least possess the desire to participate in the Tough Mudders, 5ks, and Warrior Dashes of the world. See, the office had distinct signs of competitive athleticism. From sports gear to prints of […]
Read MoreLife. Work. Family. What do these three things have in common? Probably a great many things come to mind: stressful, fun, difficult, loving, but I’d bet that TEAM isn’t at the top of your list even though teams are present in some shape or form in every aspect of our lives… unless you are a […]
Read MoreThere’s no denying that sometimes, if you want something done right, you should just do it yourself. Most hard working types who’ve gone through school or training with less than hard working types learn the old fashioned way just how unpleasant collaboration can be — when you end up doing the work yourself whether you […]
Read MoreOne time, I ran 50 miles (they don’t call me the Reman Runner for nothing!). Shortly thereafter I took a much-needed break but have since found it hard to start again, even months and months later. Don’t get me wrong, I love running. It’s my thing. But once you’re out of a well-honed habit and subsequently […]
Read MoreWould it be any fun if you were constantly working with people who were exactly like you? Probably not. It is essential for a productive team to be made of multiple different parts that, when put together, function as one well oiled machine. Bonding as a team is something that is a continuous work in […]
Read MoreFor the past few months, the buzz around the Sales Floor has focused on one thing: Tough Mudder. This grueling 11.8-mile obstacle is designed to test one’s mettle. Scaling walls. Jumping into ice water. Crawling through tunnels. And running through fire, electricity, and lots of mud. Best of all? We get to take on this […]
Read MoreThere are lots of ways to define teamwork. We know it takes effort, cooperation, and coordination. It takes a group acting together and for a common goal. But what makes a team great? Better yet, how can you take your team at work and make them a better one, one that everyone wants to […]
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