Who Said It?
"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships."
A: Caitlin Clark B: Michael Jordan
C: Patrick Mahomes D: Harry Potter
B: Michael Jordan
You need to be popular to be a leader.
True or False?
False! Popularity is not an essential quality of a leader. A leader needs to know how to motivate, inspire, acknowledge and build respect within their team.
In August 1914, Ernest Shackelton and the crew of the ship HMS Endurance set sail for Antarctica.
TRUE or FALSE
True! The Endurance Expedition was a British mission to cross the Antarctic on foot in 1914-17. Launched in August 1914, the expedition became one of the most famous survival stories of all time after the expedition's ship, Endurance, became stranded and then sank during the voyage to the Antarctic. All crew survived!
What is a team?
A team is a group of people that works together to accomplish a common goal.
Responsibility is not an important part of teamwork.
True or False?
False! Responsibility is one of the essential parts of teamwork.
“Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life forever.”
A: Amy Poehler B: Taylor Swift
C: George Washington D: Jason Momoa
A: Amy Poehler
What are some of the essential skills in teamwork?
Listening ~ Participating ~ Helping ~ Sharing ~ Questioning ~ Respecting ~ Adapting
The Gulf Coast High School Marching Sharks is consistently the largest marching band in Florida.
TRUE or FALSE
TRUE! The band has approximately 350 members. The band participates in the Disney or Universal parades each year.
What is communication?
Communication is the activity of conveying information from one person to another or to a group.
Communication is more than simply talking. It includes listening, writing, body language/non-verbal cues, adapting to audience, comprehending, etc.
The only skill needed in teamwork is listening.
True or False?
False! Listening is just one of many skills needed in teamwork such as being reliable, flexible, actively participating, communicating and many more.
"If I want to do something powerful or special, then I contact people I think are smart, educated, inspiring and I'll say, "What are you doing? How can I help?""
A: Mark Zuckerberg B: Zac Efron
C: Dua Lipa D: Zendaya
D: Zendaya
Where can you practice your teamwork skills?
Everywhere! School, sports, work, community and volunteer organizations, hobby groups, family and many more!
What does the movie "Avengers Endgame" tell us about teamwork?
The movie shows several important aspects of teamwork:
What is leadership?
Leadership is the act of guiding a team or individual to achieve a certain goal through direction, motivation and a clear vision.
Good leadership is all about calculation, planning, and following a checklist.
False!
“Great things in business are never done by one person; they’re done by a team of people.”
A: Steve Jobs B: Kim Kardashian
C: Mark Cuban D: Henry Ford
A: Steve Jobs
What would you do if you did not fully understand what a group member was saying or were unclear on instructions from the group leader/captain?
Ask follow-up questions to help clarify any uncertainty or confusion. Other group members may not have understood and will appreciate going over the information again so that everyone is on the same page.
Which team holds the record for most NBA championships?
A: Orlando Magic B: L.A. Lakers
C: Boston Celtics D: Dallas Mavericks
C: Boston Celtics
What is a goal or an objective?
A goal or objective is a desired result that a person or a group of people envision, plan, and commit to achieve often within a certain timeframe.
Leadership impacts team effectiveness.
True of False?
True! A leader, manager, team captain helps steer the team in the right direction relying on the skills and talents of the team.
“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.”
A: LeBron James B: Miley Cyrus
C: Isaac Newton D: George Clooney
C: Isaac Newton
How would you motivate others in your group or team to reach a goal, win a game or complete an assignment?
A: Divide the work equally B: Lead by example
C: Be positive D: Thank/acknowledge others
All of the above!
Beyonce Knowles was in the musical group Destiny's Child.
True or False?
True: Destiny's Child was a musical group from 1996 - 2006 with Beyonce as lead singer.
What is problem-solving?
The process of finding solutions to minor, difficult or complex issues to move forward and achieve a goal or result.
Self-reflection (looking back upon and assessing your own participation, contributions, actions and behaviors) is important in teamwork.
True or false?
True! Self-reflection allows us to work on ourselves as a member of the team and know where we shine and where we can improve.