The notion of “the team” has long been used as an analogy for managers to encourage their employees. The list of books, sayings and philosophies comparing sports with management is long and prestigious. Sports celebrities speak at business events, bringing expertise in the art of winning to hopeful leaders.
Read Lisa Harrington's previous column, “New year, new foundations.”
Another common thread in all discussions of good leadership is “integrity.” I attended a seminar in which the definition of integrity was used a little differently, and it clicked in my head with the team concept in a whole new way. Jim Van Yperen served as the seminar leader. If you haven't read one of his books, you might want to give him a try.
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