The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player
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THE 17 ESSENTIAL QUALITIES OF A TEAM PLAYER
BECOMING THE KIND OF PERSON EVERY TEAM WANTS
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by John C. Maxwell. Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2002
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Here is a clear character profile of the ideal Team Player . Maxwell stresses some main qualities of a good team player: intentional, or he is focused on the big picture, relational, focused on others, selfless, willing to take a backseat for the good of the team, and tenacious - works hard to overcome obstacles, no matter what.
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1. Adaptable: If you won't change for the team, the team may change you. Team players who are most likely to become adaptable possess the following characteristics: a) they are highly teachable; b) they are emotionally secure; c) they are creative; and, d) they are service-minded individuals. To achieve such characteristic, the following are recommended: a) get into the habit of learning; b) reevaluate your role on the team; and, c) think outside the lines.
2. Collaborative: Working together precedes winning together Collaboration is the key word when it comes to meeting challenges as a team. Cooperation is merely working together agreeably, but collaborating means working together more aggressively. Every team player must bring something more to the table, and not just put in his minimum required work. A collaborative team player needs to change in four key areas: 1) Perception; 2) Attitude; 3) Focus; and, 4) Results
3. Committed: There are no halfhearted champions. Commitment usually is discovered in the midst of adversity. Committed people don't surrender easily. It does not depend on gifts or abilities. Rather, it is the result of choice. Commitment lasts when it's based on values. If it's something you believe in, it's easier to keep. To improve the level of commitment, one must: - Tie commitments to values. - Take a risk. - Evaluate teammates' commitment.
4. Communicative: A team is many voices with a single heart. Communicative team players do not isolate themselves from
THE 17 ESSENTIAL QUALITIES OF A TEAM PLAYER
BECOMING THE KIND OF PERSON EVERY TEAM WANTS
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by John C. Maxwell. Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2002
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Here is a clear character profile of the ideal Team Player . Maxwell stresses some main qualities of a good team player: intentional, or he is focused on the big picture, relational, focused on others, selfless, willing to take a backseat for the good of the team, and tenacious - works hard to overcome obstacles, no matter what.
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1. Adaptable: If you won't change for the team, the team may change you. Team players who are most likely to become adaptable possess the following characteristics: a) they are highly teachable; b) they are emotionally secure; c) they are creative; and, d) they are service-minded individuals. To achieve such characteristic, the following are recommended: a) get into the habit of learning; b) reevaluate your role on the team; and, c) think outside the lines.
2. Collaborative: Working together precedes winning together Collaboration is the key word when it comes to meeting challenges as a team. Cooperation is merely working together agreeably, but collaborating means working together more aggressively. Every team player must bring something more to the table, and not just put in his minimum required work. A collaborative team player needs to change in four key areas: 1) Perception; 2) Attitude; 3) Focus; and, 4) Results
3. Committed: There are no halfhearted champions. Commitment usually is discovered in the midst of adversity. Committed people don't surrender easily. It does not depend on gifts or abilities. Rather, it is the result of choice. Commitment lasts when it's based on values. If it's something you believe in, it's easier to keep. To improve the level of commitment, one must: - Tie commitments to values. - Take a risk. - Evaluate teammates' commitment.
4. Communicative: A team is many voices with a single heart. Communicative team players do not isolate themselves from