I read a wonderful article on the Core Values of a Winning Team by John Maxwell. The article tells of the five C's for developing a winning team. Here is a short summary on the article.
The first is COMMITMENT. I have never seen a successful team without 100% commitment to the cause and common vision of the team. Everyone need to be pulling in the same direction. To have full commitment, a team must have a full understanding of the vision.
The second is CONTRIBUTION. In order for a team to succeed, each team member must contribute their all. They should be committed in making a meaningful contribution to the team. They must get their work in.
The third is COMPETENCE. It goes without saying that you must be the most competent in your field. Always be a student of your craft. Get your work in. Listen and ask questions to those who have high competence in your field.
The fourth is COMMUNICATION. The single most important part of leadership is communication. To achieve maximum potential, communication must be candid and direct. Be honest and open. Open communication is healthy and fosters trust. Also, do not sit on communication. Fast is the key ideal.
Finally, the fifth is COOPERATION. All your strength is in unity. Cooperation assumes a certain level of maturity and a commitment to understanding. Cooperation requires trust. Without full trust, little can be accomplished. Respect is also essential for cooperation.
John Maxwell's message in this article is that winning is on purpose, and you do it as a team. You also get ahead by helping others achieve their success. You will be far more successful if you have an others-oriented attitude than a me oriented attitude.
Is there someone who you can help achieve their success?
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