Dec 11, 2015
Our brain computes, as a safety precaution, at the most primitive level—the amygdala—whether someone is friend or foe AND it rests on whether someone is part of our “IN” Group or not. It's what creates nationalism or team pride AND why we like to wear our team or country colours. It's also what makes us "toe-the-company-line".
Bringing out the best in people starts by creating a culture where individuals feel they are part of something bigger than themselves.
Like my connection to the Habs. Strangely my day is a little bit better when they win and a little bit sadder when they loose. When play off time comes the feelings are exaggerated.
How are you creating these bonds within the teams who report to you?
Hey a big thank you to Rob and Greg for the Kickass Koach theme music.
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