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Category Archives: Teamwork

Real People… Real Reference Group

Who do you spend the most time with? Who are the people you most admire? Are those two groups of people the same? If not, why not? The people with whom you habitually associate are called your “reference group.” According … Continue reading

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Real People…Support Each Other

It seemed like a simple request, yet she was adamant that she could not, would not do it. Despite some encouragement from me, she was about to walk away from the opportunity which was placed in front of her. Then … Continue reading

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Real People… Really Belonging

Have you ever been on a sports team that requires new members to carry the equipment to practice and pick everything up and return it at the end of practice? The newbies are responsible for picking up all of the … Continue reading

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Real People… Real Groups

Team Holding Hands

The greatest challenge to group dynamics is the individual. Have you ever been a part of a group which, despite having all the right people, somehow can’t seem to get it together? Fundamental tasks are not completed, individuals are under-performing, … Continue reading

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Real People… Real Principles

African American Businesswoman giving presentation

Steven Covey, in his book Principle-Centered Leadership, stated “I believe the idea ‘I teach them correct principles, and they govern themselves’”. Our chapters are guided and governed by just such a set of proven principles. These surface in the form … Continue reading

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Real People… Real Starters

Orchestra Conductor

Have you ever heard Yogi Berra’s famous comment, “It ain’t over ‘til it’s over?” Would you be surprised to know that sometimes it IS over before it is over…and you can know when that is if you know the Law … Continue reading

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Real People… Ten Real Hands

Helping hand for life

Whether in music, athletics or business, no superstar or top performer, regardless of his or her level of talent and productivity, does it alone. Consider that in the game of basketball, every basket made took “ten hands.” In truth, it … Continue reading

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