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Becoming a Team of Teammates

In this presentation Don shares the story 2016 Chicago Cubs World Series Champion back-up catcher David Ross, and the journey he took to make himself one of the best teammates in the game.

Becoming a Team of Teammates

Working with 2-time World Series Champion David Ross, Don tells the story of how a team is drawn together by the presence of a great teammate. Through this lesson, Don shares the journey Ross went through to make himself one of the best teammates in the game.

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The Habits of Great Teammates

  • Humble
    They don’t require the spotlight to feel important.
  • Fully Engaged
    They are “in” the moment at all times regardless of rank, status, or playing time.
  • Encouraging
    They notice the success of others.
  • Respected
    They command respect and are willing to speak the kind of truth that holds people accountable.
  • Reliable
    Everyone knows what to expect from them.
  • Problem Solvers
    They don’t point fingers, instead they ask “where do we go now?”
  • Resourceful
    They share what they learn and embrace a mentoring role.
  • Willing to Sacrifice
    Great Teams Adjust to Transition.
  • Positive
    They look for the good in key situations, especially when others go negative.
  • Communicators
    They seem to always have the right words at the right time.
  • Relationship Builders
    They build camaraderie with “all” members of the team.
  • Honest
    They are trusted and their motives are “team-first.”
  • Hard Workers
    They have an incredible work ethic; preparing for tough tasks excites them.
  • Always Ready
    They remain a step up and succeed at a moment’s notice.
  • Competitors
    They feel that winning requires nothing less than maximum effort.
  • Fun
    Others want to be around them.
Don has done the qualitative research, and provides action plans proven to increase the amount of discretionary energy your team exhibits every day.
Discover the characteristics of high-performing individuals.
Discover the habits that all teams to become consistently successful.
Increase influence, captivate customers, and develop deeper relationships.

PRE-PRODUCTION PROMISE:

Before we begin writing questions, we conduct 10+ hours of research, including finding pictures and stories from high school yearbooks and listening to commencement speeches, keynote addresses, and past interviews.

POST-PRODUCTION PRECISION:

Our team spends 10+ hours removing verbal fillers – um’s, uh’s and you know’s – removing awkward pauses, and engineering audio quality all with the intention to deliver a best-in-class listener experience.

PROFESSIONAL PROMOTION:

Corporate Competitor is featured on every major podcast platform and sent every Wednesday in Chief Executive’s CEO Briefing e-blast to 300,000 leaders worldwide. Each episode’s custom-built web page — which includes leadership lessons listed by timecode— is shared on Don’s social media platforms (with a combined following of 75,000)
 
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