COOPERATION
Today is block #4 of John R. Wooden's Pyramid of Success!
"In order to reach the full potential of the group, there must be Cooperation at all levels -working together in all ways to accomplish the common goal. And to get Cooperation, you must give Cooperation.
You are not the only person with good ideas. If you wish to be heard, listen. Always seek to find the best way rather than insisting on your own way.
All of this requires Cooperation. It allows individuals to move forward together, to move in the same direction instead of going off in different directions.
Ten strong field horses could not pull an empty baby carriage if they worked independently of each other. Regardless of how much effort they exerted individually, the carriage wouldn't budge without their mutual Cooperation.
Cooperation- the sharing of ideas, information, creativity, responsibilities, and tasks - is a priority of good leadership. The only thing that is not shared is blame. A strong leader accepts blame and gives the credit (when deserved) to others.
A weak leader gives blame and takes credit. Be careful when you, the leader, start taking bows for the accomplishments of your organization. You must derive pride not from the accolades of outsiders, but from the efforts and achievements -success- of your team and the accolades it receives. "
-John R. Wooden
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