CHAPTER 23
Why Teamwork Matters
You’ve no doubt heard someone say it before, and perhaps you’ve even said it yourself: “Why should I care about the team? I come in, I do my job, and I go home. End of story.” The good news is that if this is your philosophy, you’re not alone; plenty of others feel the same way. The bad news is that if you’ve adopted this attitude, you will probably never be happy at work—anywhere.
Human beings are social creatures. We need other people. Unless you’re living in the wild using rocks for tools, you depend on people every day. “I don’t need anyone; I take care of myself,” I’ve heard people say proudly. Really, did you manufacture that car you’re driving? Did you harvest those vegetables you’re eating? Did you create ...
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