She Can She Do 20: Nobody Does It Better

Together we can create the impossible, solve the puzzle, and manager every piece of the pie. You're not an island. And as much as I have tried on my own, I finally realize that I (the Invincible:-)) need a team and a support system (just like you) because two are better than one. They have a good [more satisfying] reward for their labor: For if they fall, the one will lift up her fellow (Eccl 4:9-10). And two can get more done together than one apart.

Even though a threefold cord is not quickly broken (Eccl 4:12b), dealing with people can be a challenge. Their weaknesses have to be taken into account. Furthermore, our own weaknesses are only truly exposed in the company of others. So we are required to learn new skills ourselves.

The best leaders can navigate the worst waters, pulling brilliance out of a rag tag group of devoted individuals. But regardless of people skill, it all begins with how we pick our team and then how we handle what we end up with. We already know to look for someone with a record of quality work (oftentimes with a price to match). However, when money limitations make us compromise or we are looking for something different, then consider a promising up and coming who demonstrates excellence (even if they are a neophyte). But there is another quality that we need to look for that is probably more important than everything said so far, and that's character. We need honest people on your team, people that we can trust. In fact, the closer they are to us, the more integrity they need to have.

Keep your heart and your eyes open for the team that God has for you and your dream. It's about learning how to lead, looking at the character of a person, and locking in on the quality of their work. Here's the concept, you become the best leader for your dream. So, when it's said, "Nobody Does It Better" then let it mean that nobody leads your team better than you do and nobody does your talent better. In all your getting, get understanding; make sure that you learn how to lead people. Authors write entire books on this subject. For a more detailed list of the types of people that you may need on your team as well as suggested reading, visit 5 People You Need on Your TEAM!: Don't Be An IDIAT You Need HELP! in The Business Cafe.

-MizJAI-