54. Establish a Team Identity
How do you turn a group of coworkers into a team? Start by establishing a team identity. Take a We, not Me, approach. Erase the words I and You from your vocabulary. Start building rapport with the team as a whole. Compliment members of the team when you see them building team rapport with each other. Always emphasize the team—team efforts, team achievements, team areas of improvement—rather than referring to the individual members of the team.
Performance Prompts
Make it a habit of always saying we, not you or I.
Use the words our team when talking to your coworkers.
Encourage a respectful environment by respecting others first.
Build a climate of trust by showing your coworkers that you trust them.
Encourage open ...
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