Who’s on your team?
We often think of our “team” as being the people we see every day, like the people in the office or in our department. I used to have clear buckets for team members - if you’re part of 3000k you’re on the team. Today I had an argument with someone who’s a partner of ours and realized that it wasn’t fair because we’re both working for the same goals. We are, in fact, on the same team.
It turns out your team isn’t just the people you see every day. It’s not the people you share and office or department or company with. Your team is the people who are working toward the same goals as you.
This is what defines a team in sports. Each player has a different role but everyone works together to win. It’s the same in business. Your company, partners, customers, shareholders, and vendors are all on the same team. You’re working together to become more and to win.
Funny how the world changes when you realize that Apple, Rackspace, and the insurance company are playing ball with you.
To Steve Jobs: catch!
