Are They a Team Player or Single Player?
Hi everyone and yes, yes, yes after much excuse finding this is my first official blog post. Hope you find it of some help as a networker, mlm’er or newbie to this industry.
Last week while recovering from a surgery I got to thinking to myself what characteristics determined a team or single player in this industry?
Characteristics of a team player
1) Will pass the ball
2) Will share
3) Is a giver
4) Is a listener
5) Is coachable
6) Can take critique
7) Is not a quitter
Is a contributor
9) Is committed
10) Is fun to be around
11) Is humble
12) See’s people
13) Will help you up and collect prize with you
Characteristics of a single player
1) Are not passers (foot ball)
2) Think they can do everything
3) They are a one man band
4) Collects prize for him self
5) They are committed to self rather than others
6) Can be impatient
7) Has to be a front player
9) Has attitude
10) Knows it all
11) A single player needs duct tape
12) See’s numbers
13) Will step over you and collect prize for them.
Tips: Listen to words used by prospect or so called gurus, teachers and coaches to determine which category they may fall in e.g. a team player will use words such as we, you, our and team. A player will use such words as I, me, I am, I will and my team.
I hope you have enjoyed reading this post. Feel free to leave a comment if it has been of some help to you with your network marketing. Have a great day.
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November 15th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
David, great post man. I particularly like numbers 5 and 6. For me, those are the real quick indicators of whether or not I am working with a team player or not.
I think sometimes people forget that *Many hands make light work* or just want all the *credit* for themselves. Me? I would rather work with a team!
Thanks for sharing.
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November 15th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Hey hey David
This is a great way to see were you stand as a individual too. Thank you for Posting it and getting me to ask my self that question.
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November 16th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Congrats on your first blog!! You write like you speak, so I feel your true essence. Great characteristics–could write about these forever. I especially liked #11,12, & 13. Your comparison between team and single player was very well done. I could relate to all of them.
Kudos to you my friend!
November 18th, 2008 at 8:26 am
Yes Dave, the team player is where i am, coming from the sporting arena. With everyone contributing their strengths alot more can be achieved. Great post, its awakening the thought process of where a person feels they fit in.
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Bethune
November 18th, 2008 at 11:21 am
Great Post! It is always easier to understand concepts when you use illustrations that people can relate to. Look forward to reading more of your material.
Best Regards
Kevin Brake
November 18th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Friend, great job with 5 comments.
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November 18th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
Dave, who’s the man?…your the man. An insightful observation that is all about the “gutcheck”.
Shalom
December 12th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
David if you want to succeed in this business you have to be a team player. It took me a few years to truley understand this concept. I have been in business for the last 30 years as a custom cabinet maker. I was the team there was no one to ture to. I am so glade to finally have good friends and team m ates that are willing to help me in areas that I lack in. To be a real team player you have to know what your good at and what your not good at. Then when you need help you know who to call on to get you and your team where we all need to be in life.
February 26th, 2009 at 2:50 am
You make the astute observation that everyone is ateam player and on his own in some sense. This highlights the power of interdependence.
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