Book Summary: The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player

This Article is based on the following book: The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player Becoming The Kind of Person Every Team Wants By John C. Maxwell, author of 'The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership' Published by Thomas Nelson, Inc., 2001 ISBN: 0785274359 156 pages

How the P.R.I.D.E. Team Changed my Call Center

Sometimes you find that one simple change, can change everything. That is exactly what happened to me when I was faced with a huge performance challenge. I discovered a simple system that was so easy to implement but had such powerful results.

Why It Pays to Out More Humor in the Workplace

Humor makes great things happen in the workplace. Find out what and how.

Winning Teams on the Football Field and in the Office

Teams, teams, teams. They’re all the rage these days. Whether you love-em or loathe-em, you’ll have to learn to live, not only with them, but within them. You career will depend on it. Learn five strategies for building a high-performance team.

What Every Manager, Parent, and Teacher Should Know About How to Unify Employees, Families, & Youth

Project Head Start has been successful not only for the youthful students, but for the teachers, supporting staff, and families as well. My first job while still in college was as a Teacher's Assistant during the summer of 1968. Years later I was a Mental Health Consultant with Head Start in the US Virgin Islands. Although a bit bias, I have nothing but respect for Project Head Start and their teachings.

High Performing Teams: 10 Things You Want To Know About Building A High Performing Team

Learn 10 things that distinguish a high performing team from the usual marginally effective working group. What kind of team are you a part of? What kind of team have you created as a leader?

Feedback - How to Make it Effective

Whether you want to reinforce behaviour - Confirming feedback or change unacceptable behaviour - Productive feedback, there are certain steps you need to follow to make it work.

Team Work - A Challenge of Character

Over the years there has been much ado about team work, the value of teams, the ups and downs, the pros the cons! Some appear to work when others fail, why? Can your business benefit from a team work approach or are you wasting your time?

Downsizing Your Team

Open communication with your team during downsizing is a must. Part of the 'Ask the Team Doc' Q&A article series.

Team Development in the Little Leagues

Little leagues develop more than just growing children and their interests; they build a foundation for team development.

Motivating Your Employees

How can you motivate your employees, boost their morale, link the organization and staff? The workplace climate can affect the quality of your employees' productivity. Here's how to create a positive atmosphere...

General Patton and Leadership

No figure in history is like General Patton. He was colorful, hard core and got the job done. His leadership skills have been touted by some and criticized by weaker individuals. Some attribute General Patton on the reason for US victory over the Axis Powers and although we eventually would have won anyway due to our industrial output, few deny that it would have taken longer and thus cost more lives.

Dealing with People that Drive You Crazy!

Someone drives you crazy. It may be because of her child-like voice, her non-stop talking, or her bossiness. It may be his arrogance, his negative attitude, or his nit-picking attention to details. Don't overlook these people that drive you batty--instead discover and learn to respect and appreciate what makes them unique.

Hand Out Warm Glows

Research has shown that the number one reason people leave their job and customers take their business elsewhere is that they don't feel appreciated.