One of the many things that top-notch hockey players seem to have in
common is a true appreciation for achievement – theirs and others. They
get that when one member of the team is successful, everybody wins. They
understand that recognizing accomplishments is one of the best ways to
motivate themselves, and their coworkers, to keep pursuing them. They
know that – in tough times like these – success is something to be
enjoyed, celebrated, and encouraged. They are cheerleaders for positive
contributions. And, with the exception of those who don’t make the
squad, most everyone likes cheerleaders.
Self-reflection time, again …
Think of the last time you accomplished something good at practice/game. How
did you react? Did you pat yourself on the back, enjoy the moment, and
share your happiness with others (without overly bragging)? If you did,
GREAT! You deserved those good feelings. If you didn’t, I’ve got just
four words for you: WHY THE HECK NOT? Now, think about the last time a teammate did something fantastic. Did you pat that person on the back,
encourage him or her to enjoy the moment, and share in their happiness?
Depending on your answer, my responses are the same as those above:
GREAT … or WHY THE HECK NOT?
Looking to be known as an indispensable team member who works right?
Be happy when you and your teammates succeed … and show it! When it
comes to this topic, we’d all be wise to take a lesson from that classic
childhood verse:
If you’re happy and you know it, CLAP YOUR HANDS!
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