One thing that I like about working for the City of Tempe and coaching high school athletes is the fact that everything has to be done together.
The lake wouldn't be able to function, if only one person was in charge of everything. The Team wouldn't be able to work if there was no coach, and the boats wouldn't be able to move if everyone did not agree to work together.
It's a lot of teamwork, delegating, and sportsmanship. Even if you don't like someone you're working with, or rowing with, you have to get along with them for the sake of the "big picture." It's definitely one of those life lessons where the point that the world does not start and end with you, is very evident.
I like working in that type of environment. Things go more smoothly when there are multiple people working together, instead of one person trying to do it all.
Teamwork is basically the only reason humans have ever made it this far! We have an amazing ability to do anything together and accomplish so much. In sports this could not be any truer because you got one weak link it is gonna cause a problem for everyone.
ReplyDeleteI like that you differentiate between sportsmanship and team work. I think this is really applicable to the office. Most times when people say they are good "team players" they just mean that they are able to be productive on a team and know when to be responsible for certain things. But sportsmanship is about your attitude, and the respect you show others. I think that respect is one of the most important factors in whether a team is effective or not. Great post!
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