Being a Good Teammate (MasterClass)

"Everyone can't be a great player. Everyone can be a great teammate."

Here are notes from MasterClass on 'Teammates':

"Don't be a room killer." - Jud Apatow (Director)

"Don't be a drag in a meeting or an interview." 

"They might hate that person because they just complain."

"Think about how you come across."

Application: Seek ways to work together.

"Bring something to the party." - Marc Jacobs (Fashion Designer)

"Collaboration is participation...action and reaction...constant sharing of ideas."

Application: Be part of group solutions with constructive feedback. 

"ROI on Listening." - Ron Howard (Director)

"Mine the creative brain power...to elevate the set of choices." 

"Storytelling shares aspects of the human experience to reach an audience."

"It cannot always be fun."

"We all want the same thing - a great moment, great scene, great movie."

Application: Build something great together.

"Be nice to everyone." - Sam Jackson (Actor)

"Be careful of the toes you step on today because they could be connected to the _____ you have to kiss tomorrow." 

"Make the day as pleasant as you can."

Application: How you bring it will impact what you get back.

"Always be inclusive." - Herbie Hancock (Musician)

"Listen to what others have to say." 

"In what context would that idea work?"

Application: I wonder. What if? Let's try. 

 

Summary:

• Don't be a room killer.
• Be part of the solution.
• Want to make something great.
• Be careful of the toes...
• "I wonder, what if, let's try."
  

Lagniappe. Elevate your training. You perform to the level of training under pressure.