What do teamwork and
porcupines have to do with each other?
A
team-oriented environment can contribute to the overall success of your
business. Be your business large or small, your goal should be to unify all of
your staff to accomplish your business’ overall goals. I want to share a very old fable that illustrates
this point of view.
Fable of the
Porcupine Family
It
was the coldest winter ever in January that year. Many animals were dying. The porcupines
realized that their situation was not good. So they decided to huddle together.
By grouping together they would be covered, protected and stay warm. But it
caused a curious problem. The quills of each porcupine began to wound the one
next to them.
After
awhile it was decided that it would be better to distance themselves. However,
it was
too cold and one by one they began to die alone and frozen. So the
remaining team of porcupines made a choice; either they accept the quills of
their companions or succumb to death.
Wisely they each made the decision to huddle back together. Though it wasn't easy, they learned to make it work and meet their goal to survive the winter in warmth.
For employers, managers, and/or supervisors creating an overall sense of teamwork in your business, despite less than perfect people or circumstances, has been proven time and time again to bring success to all types of businesses and their leaders. It really is true that a happy employee is a productive employee as well as an employee that is more invested in the success of your business. And happy employees generally make for happier employers!
Remember
that nothing defeats team spirit more than pointing out someone’s
weaknesses. All truly successful teams are
built on respect. Negative remarks
should be squashed as soon as they appear.
Respect your employees and they in turn will respect you. 
Wisely they each made the decision to huddle back together. Though it wasn't easy, they learned to make it work and meet their goal to survive the winter in warmth.
For employers, managers, and/or supervisors creating an overall sense of teamwork in your business, despite less than perfect people or circumstances, has been proven time and time again to bring success to all types of businesses and their leaders. It really is true that a happy employee is a productive employee as well as an employee that is more invested in the success of your business. And happy employees generally make for happier employers!
And
remember to recognize both your employee’s
strengths and weaknesses and play to their strengths. Set them up for success by assigning tasks to
them that play to their strengths. You will not only create a positive and productive environment but as an added bonus your business will also experience success.
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