The attention of the world has been on the passing of Steve Jobs, Founder and CEO of Apple, for the past few days. Deservedly so, as I wrote last week.
Yet it is worth reminding ourselves that great companies, and great non-profits, are more than just one person. It’s about building a team.
Teams are important because:
- All of us have different strengths
- Together we can accomplish more
- No one person is smart enough to know everything
- We need each other
- It’s more fun
The question really isn’t if teams are critical to building a great organization, but if you are building a great team around you?
Don’t get be too proud, egotisitcal, clever, self-centered to think that you don’t need anyone else. We all need to be a part of a team.
What are some reasons why people don’t build great teams?
What keeps us isolated from each other?
David Curry
