Nowadays “teamwork” has come to mean “don’t make waves no matter what.” In reality, successful teams’ members challenge each other to be the best, whether they’re in sports, military, business, art, etc.
Casey’s eTip: Embrace Disagreements within Your Team
When disagreement arises, step into it, not away. What can you learn from others’ perspectives? Their ideas might clarify–or improve–your own. As an old Yiddish proverb says, “If all pulled in one direction, the world would keel over.”
(This eTip brought to you by the Communication/Relationships link in your Productivity Chain.)