Team LeadershipTeambuilding leadership is the cornerstone to a team’s success. A strong team leader can lead the team to high performance level. Leaders were many different hats to motivate their team The team leader needs to focus on these four key concepts: 1. Common Goal: The team leader needs to define the goal and motivate the team.
2. Synergy: Team leadership needs to use all the talents, skills and abilities of each team member to reach the full potential of the team. Group strength is more important than, than individualism. 3. Ownership: Teams must be committed and own the team’s goal and vision. The leadership has influence over a team’s reaction the goal.
4. Results: The team leader must keep the team accountable for the results and performance of the team. 
Team leaders can develop their leadership skills by attending a local community college. I would recommend you take a public speaking, management, and human resources classes. You can read biographies about famous leaders. I like to read books about famous coaches. Volunteer for leadership positions with your local non-profit organizations. Find a mentor; ask him or her to help you. Leadership is an on-going process. Embrace life-long learning. We can learn leadership skills form Abraham Lincoln.
You've got to be tenacious to become a team leader. You need to lead your team to a vision and goal. Whenever, you have had a tough day, think about Abraham Lincoln. Man, you'd have to be tough to run this marathon of failures and/or absolutely believe that you are on the right track. Look at all the setbacks of the greatest USA President. He preserved. He led the USA during the Civil War. Check this time line out: Failed in business - 1831 Lost election for legislature - 1832 Failed again in business - 1834 Sweetheart died - 1835 Nervous breakdown - 1836 Lost second political race - 1838 Defeated for Congress - 1843 Defeated for congress - 1846 Defeated for congress - 1848 Defeated for US Senate - 1855 Defeated for vice President - 1856 Defeated for US Senate - 1858 Elected President - 1860
So, the next time you feel like you are having a tough day. Just look at the career timeline of Honest Abe If your team is struggling then , ask the team these self –evaluation questions. 1. Which team member brings the team members together? 2. Who helps the team make decision? 3. Who keeps the team on task? 4. Who keeps the team in positive attitude and mood? 5. Who helps the team change? 6. Who motivates the team? 7. Who provides the feedback for the team? 8. Who encourages the team when things are tough? Debrief the team and ask team to come up with solutions to resolve the team leadership issues. Teamwork| Motivation| Quotes| Outdoor Teambuilding| Coaching| Return to home page
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