Thursday, July 29, 2010
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Saturday, July 24, 2010
Morale
In our profession it is too often that we can see the negative aspects of our fellow team members. We are quick to point out that which is wrong and seem to never see the positives. As a supervisor I feel that I should set an example and point out the positives as well as the negatives. A simple "thank you" to someone who has agreed to work OT to help out or to an officer for just performing their duties. A "thank you" goes a long way!
TEAMWORK by John Maxwell
- The Law of Significance: One Is Too Small a Number to Achieve Greatness
- The Law of the Big Picture: The Goal is More Important Than the Role
- The Law of the Niche: All Players Have a Place Where They Add the Most Value
- The Law of the Great Challenge ("Mount Everest"): As the Challenge Escalates, the Need for Teamwork Elevates
- The Law of the Chain: The Strength of the Team Is Impacted by Its Weakest Link
- The Law of the Catalyst: Winning Teams Have Players Who Make Things Happen
- The Law of the Vision ("Compass"): Vision Gives Team Members Direction and Confidence
- The Law of the Bad Apple: Rotten Attitudes Ruin a Team
- The Law of Countability: Teammates Must Be Able to Count on Each Other When It Counts
- The Law of the Price Tag: The Team Fails to Reach Its Potential When It Fails to Pay the Price
- The Law of the Scoreboard: The Team Can Make Adjustments When It Knows Where It Stands
- The Law of the Bench: Great Teams Have Great Depth
- The Law of Identity: Shared Values Define the Team
- The Law of Communication: Interaction Fuels Action
- The Law of the Edge: The Difference Between Two Equally Talented Teams Is Leadership
- The Law of High Morale: When You're Winning, Nothing Hurts
- The Law of Dividends: Investing in the Team Compounds Over Time
More in the book The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John Maxwell
Friday, July 23, 2010
The Correctional Officer's Prayer