The Power of a Positive Team: Proven Principles and Practices that Make Great Teams Great (Jon Gordon)

by Jon Gordon

The Hard Hat. As a team, discuss and identify the characteristics of a great team member. What does it mean to be a great team member? Write all the characteristics on a board, or wall. Have each person choose the one that resonates most with them and share with the group how they will be a great team member. Visit HardHat21.com for 21 ways to be a great teammate.

One word. Have each team member choose one word that will help drive them to be their best and bring out the best in others. You may choose a word such as: connect, commit, serve, give, help, care, love, tough, relentless, excellence, selfless, and so on. Then have each team member share their word with the team and explain why they chose it.

Ten questions. Make up a list of 10 questions. During each team-building session, have each person pair up with a different team member, ask each other the questions, and share their answers. This will help you get to know your team members and become more connected.