“Individual commitment to a group effort-that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” Vince Lombardi
Ever Wonder What it Takes to Build a Team Culture?
This is a very common area in the home business world where a lot of people get stuck with. What you will find even more interesting is it doesn’t matter if you have a team or not.
So – here I’m going to share with you what networkers can apply to their home business.
Here are Four Simple Ways to Create a Team Culture…
1. You have a team even if you don’t have a team. (You must first think and act like a leader before you can ever have a team.)
2. Build a team by example. (Everything you do, in and outside your business shows how you lead, so be sure you are playing your A-game.)
3. Make teamwork fun. (Participate in team trainings and events added with a spice of fun. i.e. team party, team event, etc.)
4. Inspire others to feel empowered to lead a team. (Allow others to take the lead.)
What are some very simple ways you use to create a team culture?
Jerome Ratliff
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Hey Jerome
One way is to create a mastermind group where everyone can share their marketing experiences and results.
New members can ask questions and actually receive a response from the other group members.
It creates a culture of support.
Peter
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Nice Peter.
I’m a big fan of that one as well. Great suggestion.
Catch you later,
Jerome Ratliff
I think the most important part is that of being a good leader. It is unfortunate that most leaders today are self-centered thereby making themselves ineffective in handling their people. Perhaps we must learn the characteristics which will make an effective leader.
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hey Walter.
How’s it going? Excellent point, being selfish will get people no where.
Jerome Ratliff
Hey Jerome,
I like your points on creating a team culture. I think it helps to ask for others input. This really helps people feel that they are contributing to the group.
Great post!
Susanna
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Hi Susanna,
Getting others input is a great way to build that team culture. Thanks for sharing that.
Jerome Ratliff
Hey Jerome,
Good points you’ve made here. I’d add trust as a key ingredient. Once you’ve picked your team (hopefully you’ve qualified them first), make sure they feel empowered and trusted to do what they have to do.
Jym
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Oh yeah, you can’t forget about trust. That’s a big one.
Thanks buddy.
Jerome Ratliff
Short – Simple and great post Jerome..
These 4 tips will help anyone create a team culture.. and some could be also used to create a community around your blog..
thanks for sharing
Hector
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Straight to the point right Hector.
Jerome Ratliff
I have all my existing team members welcome a new member on my Facebook business page. We’ve become quite a little community there and it really is a wonderful way of welcoming people to the team. We also reach out and assist each other using this communication platform.
I like that idea Karen.
It uses technology that is simple for everyone. Way to go.
Jerome Ratliff
Getting all team members connected via a FB group or something similar. Don’t be a go-between; give your team the freedom to function apart from you.
Ana Hoffman
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For sure…creates an open community everyone wants to be a part of, that’s easy to do.
Jerome Rtaliff
Hey Jerome,
You first have to be the example even before you have a team. I tell individuals this all the time. That is why it is #1 on the list.
Chat with you later…
Josh
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Hey Josh,
I bet I don’t have to tell you who taught me that one…LOL > Our good buddy JM.
Chat with you later too.
Jerome Ratliff
Hi Jerome!
I’m part of a team that is scattered in various geographic locations so we cannot connect face to face except for company sponsored events. But we do have team calls every week and we participate in a “virtual book club” to support each other in our personal development. It’s been fun and a great way to connect with each other!
Great post!
Heather
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Great Heather…we have a similar team as well. At least that’s fun and effective.
I like your “virtual book club” idea, I can see myself doing that.
Jerome Ratliff
Hi Jerome,
I find it very important to create a written team mission and a written code of honour. It’s the foundation of all. Potential members can decide whether they want to subscribe to the mission and the code or not. According to my experience, the word “team” is very often abused, especially if there is lacking a mission and a code of honour. Sometimes, there only exists a code of honour without a mission – no better.
Thanks for your post, it makes me think.
Take care
Oliver
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Hi Oliver,
You sound way more structured then I am… That’s awesome, because those of us who suffer with this, sure can use someone like you. Thanks buddy!
Jerome Ratliff
Hi Jerome
a great post and some excellent comments. I agree that thinking and acting like a leader before you even have a team is important.
I think another key quality is believing in your team till they have developed their own strong self belief – especially important with ‘newbies’.
all the best
Charlie
I love that one Charlie. Having a strong belief in them is a great one to create a team culture.
Thanks for that.
Chat with you later,
Jerome Ratliff
Hi Jerome,
Keeping channels of communication open fosters a team culture. Having the right mindset is the first step but ensuring that you and your team are accessible provides the channels through which interaction can be maintained.
Ryan Biddulph
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Hi Ryan,
It sure does. Also, at some point it will be time for the next person to step up and be that leader.
Jerome Ratliff
Hi Jerome,
Great points you are sharing here.
As a leader, you need to create a sense of community and great team environment, strengthen your relationship with your team and you will start feeling like you have known each other for a long time.
Weekly team meetings and a buddy system work well.
Thanks for sharing your insights.
All the best,
Mavis Nong
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Hi Mavis,
Having a community is a great way to stay connected and also inspire others. Thanks for sharing that.
Jerome Ratliff
One thing I am missing. On a team there will be many different people. If you have a weekly call some people will be there and some won’t, does that mean that the people who don’t participant on the calls aren’t working the business, no but it can. It can also tell you that those people know what they are doing and know where the want to go, don’t needing the weekly calls.
Just my thought. ~Soren
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Hi Soren,
You’re right and that’s certainly something to be expected. It reminds me of a post I recently read. It was about how you can’t please everyone.
Have a good day
Jerome Ratliff
Hey Jerome,
Great post, with some great comments too. This is a great entrepreneurial business because building teams is what entrepreneurs do.
I have recently initiated a team project. It’s always a pleasure to see people come on board and make good use of something you’ve created for them.
Have a great day,
Wayne
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Hey Wayne.
I haven’t done team projects before, but I can definitely see the value there.
Have a great day too.
Jerome Ratliff
Jerome,
I totally agree with you. When I decided that I wanted to be a leader, I said to myself “If you want to be a leader, then be a leader”.
The very next day I went into my companies main chat and connected with a couple people. That very day we created a master mind team.
It only started with the 3 of us, but the numbers has increased.
Great Article, Thanks Jerome!
Tamra
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Hi Tamra.
Now that’s the right way to think. Acting this way will attract some serious people to you.
Jerome
Sometimes we are afraid that we won’t be a good leader. That we will fail. That we will not get the approval from others. This can hold us back from becoming the leader we are capable of. I know I have thoughts sometimes that I can’t do it, but then I come back to how much I want to lead and create a powerful team.
Mike
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hey Mike,
You’re so right about that. I remember feeling this way early on. I just had to let go and trust that everything will work out. It’s good thing it worked.
Have a great day,
Jerome Ratliff
Hi Jerome,
These are really great tips for a person to get on the leadership path. I especially like Tip #1. You really do have to have a leader mindset BEFORE you can become a leader. A person needs to get out there and show determination, consistency and forward thinking. Before you know it, you’ll be a leader!
Mentor Mama
Hi Nancy,
Tip #1 is one of those a lot of people forget about. Thankfully it doesn’t have to be that way.
Thanks for sharing your comment with us.
Jerome Ratliff
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