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
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HumbleThey don’t require the spotlight to feel important.
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Fully EngagedThey are “in” the moment at all times regardless of rank, status, or playing time.
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EncouragingThey notice the success of others.
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RespectedThey command respect and are willing to speak the kind of truth that holds people accountable.
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ReliableEveryone knows what to expect from them.
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Problem SolversThey don’t point fingers, instead they ask “where do we go now?”
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ResourcefulThey share what they learn and embrace a mentoring role.
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Willing to SacrificeGreat Teams Adjust to Transition.
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PositiveThey look for the good in key situations, especially when others go negative.
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CommunicatorsThey seem to always have the right words at the right time.
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Relationship BuildersThey build camaraderie with “all” members of the team.
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HonestThey are trusted and their motives are “team-first.”
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Hard WorkersThey have an incredible work ethic; preparing for tough tasks excites them.
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Always ReadyThey remain a step up and succeed at a moment’s notice.
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CompetitorsThey feel that winning requires nothing less than maximum effort.
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FunOthers 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.
What Makes The Great Teams Great
Discover the habits that all teams to become consistently successful.
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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