Business 101: Working Together as a TEAM

As anyone who’s ever worked with others can tell you, people approach their jobs in

a variety of ways. Some people think and act quickly, while others like to take more

time; some people are more friendly and sociable, while others are more reserved.

At times, these differences can create freshness, balance, interesting relationships and innovative solutions.
But all too often differences in “work style” lead to misunderstanding, mistrust and frustration – not to mention lowered productivity and poor results.  Erika Anderson, author, consultant and business guru writes about how diversity in the workplace can be a strength...if you embrace it.  Below, is a summary of the 4 social styles that you will find in the workplace.

--The four “social styles” are as follows--

Driver: These people are fast-paced and decisive, and they can be impatient with those who don’t keep up with them. Their favored approach is to act quickly, based on the information they consider relevant—and to make course corrections later if needed. They specialize in pragmatism, candidness, coolness under pressure, and completing tasks quickly. Others tend to perceive them as work-oriented, efficient and demanding.

Expressive: These people are fast moving and adventuresome. They like to come up with new ideas. Their favored approach is to create a vision of the future and then get others’ support by selling the benefits of their vision. They specialize in energy, enthusiasm, humor and risk-taking. Others tend to perceive them as persuasive, high-energy, creative and impulsive.

Amiable: These people are considerate and supportive. They like to take time to build rapport and to focus on team results. Their favored approach is to get consensus and to mediate—they believe that the best solution is one where everyone involved is “on board.” They specialize in compassion, loyalty,compromise and building trust. Others tend to perceive them as kind, good with people and somewhat self-effacing.

Analytical:  These people are cautious and thoughtful. They like to make sure that all the details are in place before moving ahead. Their favored approach is to minimize risk by looking at all the options before making a decision. They specialize in correctness, precision, prudence and objectivity. Others tend to perceive them as cool, rational and somewhat detached.

Reflect on what you’ve read.   
-How does the above relate to the people you work with every day? 
-Can your team work together better now that you understand where everyone is coming from?

Being unique is a strength, not a weakness...work together to accomplish something great today!

^{Romans 12: 3-4:}  For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function,

*I highly suggest Erika Anderson's book, "Growing Great Employees."   

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Penn Gillette, a gift of a Bible (& his response).

I find several things interesting in the video:

1.  How Penn is absolutely certain that there is no God.
2.  How the man who gave Penn the Bible impacted him in a positive way.
3.  Penn's firm stance on proselytizing. 

What stood out to you about this video?
-Feel free to add comments!

Gather ye Rosebuds While ye May: Carpe Diem!

It was like yesterday when I walked into one of my college courses that I just knew was going be a drag.  As class started, my wiry professor with his thick New York accent asked us to politely find a seat and give our attention to the video screen in the front of the classroom.  The scene you are about to watch is from the movie Dead Poets' Society - Needless to say, my view of that course was changed after watching this video as it made a lasting impression on me over 10 years ago when I first watched it.

-I think it will do the same for you-

-The scene opens with a quirky teacher entering the classroom (played by Robin Williams) and then quickly moves out into the school hallway...Enjoy!

Don't be fooled by the calendar.  There are only as many days in the year as you make use of. 
~Charles Richards

As you grow older, you'll find the only things you regret are the things you didn't do.
~Zachary Scott


And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. ~Abraham Lincoln


We cannot waste time.  We can only waste ourselves.  ~George M. Adams

GATHER ye rosebuds while ye may, Old Time is still a-flying:

And this same flower that smiles to-day

To-morrow will be dying.

~An Ode to America ~

We rarely get a chance to see another country's positive editorial about the USA...

Below is an article every American should read! 

~An Ode to America ~

Why are Americans so united?
They would not resemble one another even if you painted them all one color! They speak all the languages of the world and form an astonishing mixture of civilizations and religious beliefs.

On 9/ll, the American tragedy turned three hundred million people into a hand put on the heart. Nobody rushed to accuse the White House, the Army, or the Secret Service that they are only a bunch of losers. Nobody rushed to empty their bank accounts. Nobody rushed out onto the streets nearby to gape about.


Instead the Americans volunteered to donate blood and to give a helping hand.
After the first moments of panic, they raised their flag over the smoking ruins, putting on T-shirts, caps and ties in the colors of the national flag. They placed flags on buildings and cars as if in every place and on every car a government official or the president was passing. On every occasion, they started singing: 'God Bless America !'


I watched the live broadcast and rerun after rerun for hours listening to the story of the guy who went down one hundred floors with a woman in a wheelchair without knowing who she was, or of the Californian hockey player, who gave his life fighting with the terrorists and prevented the plane from hitting a target that could have killed other hundreds or thousands of people.

How on earth were they able to respond united as one human being? Imperceptibly, with every word and musical note, the memory of some turned into a modern myth of tragic heroes. And with every phone call, millions and millions of dollars were put into collection aimed at rewarding not a man or a family, but a spirit, which no money can buy. What on earth unites the Americans in such a way? Their land? Their history? Their economic Power? Money? I tried for hours to find an answer, humming songs and murmuring phrases with the risk of sounding commonplace, I thought things over, I reached but only one conclusion...
Only freedom can work such miracles.

This excerpt is from a Romanian Newspaper .... The article was written by Mr. Cornel Nistorescu and published under the title 'C'ntarea Americii, meaning 'Ode To America ') in the Romanian newspaper Evenimentulzilei 'The Daily Event' or 'News of the Day'.