Quotes about Teamwork
In many ways, effective communication begins with mutual respect, communication that inspires, encourages others to do their best.
— Zig Ziglar
Miami Dolphins lineman, wrote in his book On God's Squad, "I guarantee you Christ would be the toughest guy who ever played this game. . . . If he were alive today I would picture a six-foot-six-inch 260-pound defensive tackle who would always make the big plays and would be hard to keep out of the backfield for offensive linemen like myself.
— Philip Yancey
To work for the team and for the success of the team. That is more important than one ego.
— Ralph Hasenhuttl
When we lead by persuasion rather than command, patience is essential. Leaders rightly cultivate the art of persuasion that allows maximum individual decision making and ownership of a plan. Often, a leader's plan of action must wait for collegial support—ever patient—until the team is ready.
— J. Oswald Sanders
A leader shows patience by not running too far ahead of his followers and thus discouraging them. While keeping ahead, he stays near enough for them to keep him in sight and hear his call forward.
— J. Oswald Sanders
To get at the root of problems, a leader must develop into a skillful listener. Too many strong personalities are compulsive talkers. "He won't listen to me," complains a missionary. "He gives the answer before I have had a chance to state the problem.
— J. Oswald Sanders
If a leader shows strong discipline, others will see it and cooperate with the expectations placed on them. At this point, leadership by example is crucial.
— J. Oswald Sanders
The degree to which a leader is able to delegate work is a measure of his success. A one-person office can never grow larger than the load one person can carry. Failing
— J. Oswald Sanders
For organizations seriously committed to making teamwork a cultural reality, I'm convinced that 'the right people' are the ones who have three virtues in common - humility, hunger, and people smarts.
— Patrick Lencioni
God and anybody else is an overwhelmingly powerful team.
— Louie Giglio
Tend to the people, and they will tend to the business.
— John Maxwell
If you combine your thoughts with the thoughts of others, you will come up with thoughts you've never had!
— John Maxwell