Inner Peace

Well,

Since the Newsletter will be moving towards a National Format, I have been told my services are no longer needed. I feel good about this decision and feel like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders. My only regret is that I didn't get to share more information with you. Some of you may be asking "What's Next Quincy?" Well, the easy answer to that question is "I'm not sure." I've been so focussed on helping people help people that I haven't taken any time for myself recently. So, I think I may travel to Tibet to visit my cousin Lin Li pictured above. He is always telling me that he has techniques that would to reach that inner state of Zen. To end with I'd like to quote someone more famous then myself "Don't gain the world and lose your soul, wisdom is better than silver or gold." Too true Bob....too true!! Q

Being on a TEAM is a DREAM!

Guidelines on Becoming an Effective Team Member

Take your responsibility as a team member seriously
Remind yourself often of the potential negative implications if your team fails

Make sure you understand your team's objectives
If you don't, question others until you do

Know your own role on the various teams of which you are a part
Ensure that you understand in exact terms. What are the specific tasks for which you are responsible?

Know the rules and procedures for the team
If in doubt, ask others for advice, information, and clarification

Analyze your role to identify skills and information you need to fulfill it
If you don't have the requisite skills and/or information:
Notify other team members. Take immediate steps to ensure you acquire what you need to function adequately on your team

Periodically analyze your team, and your role in it
Identify any areas of confusion, and clarify with other team members
Identify tools and equipment required to do your job on the team, and take steps to ensure they are acquired

Recognize that trust is an emotion. It develops over time and must be earned. To do that, you must display behaviour which warrants and builds trust:
Share information openly
Encourage others to do the same, by not allowing hidden agendas or personality conflicts to interfere with teamwork
Consider the points of view of other team members