http://johnmaxwellonleadership.com/2009/05/30/does-teamwork-really-make-the-dream-work-in-tough-times/ Everything rises and falls on leadership Wed, 16 May 2012 21:14:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://johnmaxwellonleadership.com/2009/05/30/does-teamwork-really-make-the-dream-work-in-tough-times/comment-page-1/#comment-859 Nida Lopez Sat, 25 Jul 2009 08:37:58 +0000 http://johnmaxwellonleadership.com/?p=98#comment-859 I would think one of the greater challenges would stem from the fact that everyone in this newly reformed environment has survival on their minds. I'm thinking this may cause some employees to live in constant fear or panic, in which some may even try and sabotage their co-workers to get ahead. I have read some articles though that allude to people becoming more diligent at their work because they realize in today's job market there is no room for complacency or mediocrity. Everyone is expendable. However, if leaders follow through with the first suggestion of Acknowledging the Challenge, I don't see how this could not be seen as an opportunity instead of a challenge. I think the key would be to really listen to each member. I would think one of the greater challenges would stem from the fact that everyone in this newly reformed environment has survival on their minds. I’m thinking this may cause some employees to live in constant fear or panic, in which some may even try and sabotage their co-workers to get ahead. I have read some articles though that allude to people becoming more diligent at their work because they realize in today’s job market there is no room for complacency or mediocrity. Everyone is expendable. However, if leaders follow through with the first suggestion of Acknowledging the Challenge, I don’t see how this could not be seen as an opportunity instead of a challenge. I think the key would be to really listen to each member.

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