It’s been said countless times (mostly by leaders trying to lead a team) that there is no “I” in teamwork. But why such an emphasis on teamwork? Teamwork is work done by several people, each doing a part but all subordinating personal prominence to the efficiency of the whole. And that is the entire point of leadership… to motivate a group of people – the “we” rather than many I’s — toward achieving a desired, common goal. But is teamwork really better for a business’ performance over each person just doing their part individually? It is.
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