Chapter 3. EFFECTIVE TEAM PLAYERS

A team player isn't an isolated example. It's a way of life that is exhibited in everything they doincluding others in decisions, sharing, pitching in, networking, looking for new ways of doing things, etc.

Insurance executive, survey response

Being a team player is a way of life. There are many ways that people in organizations can contribute to the success of a team, but in the past we have had a limited, often one-dimensional view of the team player.

In sports, the team player throws the great block that allows the halfback to score the winning touchdown, makes the beautiful pass that leads to the important basket, or plays while injured in the championship game.

In business, the team player supports the company ...

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