Life. 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 hermit that is living under a rock, (no judgement).
Twice a year I participate as a coach in high school soccer tryouts. Over 60 kids actively choose to attend tryouts to continue their dream (or their parents’ dream) to play competitive soccer. Some kids go out for the love of the game while others want to be able to hold the State Trophy (or hold it again…) at the end of the season. We as coaches are tasked with the responsibility to determine the correct level for not only individual skill development, but on which team the player will make the most impact. There are many discussions both in season and out: hours spent analyzing film, talking to other coaches and getting the opinion of returning players, to determine the right teams. Yes, winning is always nice, but it’s not the only objective when making these choices.
Unless you are a 1 man (or woman) shop, when you’re working with a customer, coworker, or partner, you’re operating as a team. So, how do you build the right one?
If you answered yes to any of the questions above, evaluate what you are missing and in what areas your current team needs to grow.
We rely on other people to make our lives fulfilled—more so than some of us are willing to admit. Things are better and more enjoyable when they are done with other people. While not all teams are about winning, you arguably always win when your team is built on a solid foundation.
The Trans Detective knows teams and wins championships. While she makes it look easy, it sure isn’t. Does your team win? Tell her how in the comments below or email Megan directly!
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