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Continuing my discussion on the impact of Self Esteem on team performance the 3rd pillar as defined in Nathaniel Branden’s book “The Six Pillars of Self Esteem”  – Self Responsibility

3. Self-responsibility:
Realizing that we are the authors of our choices and actions; that each one of us is responsible for our life and well-being and for the attainment of our goals; that if we need the cooperation of other people to achieve our goals, we must offer value in exchange; and that the question is not “Who’s to blame?” but always “What needs to be done?”

Each of the 6 pillars can have a significant impact on team performance but fully embracing this pillar of self responsibility can have a profound impact, resulting in a team truly achieving more as a team than individual members could on their own.  Ironic as it appears the basic premis is to act on your own but it is the owning of our actions and being open to doing “what needs to be done” versus assigning fault or remaining within formal job descriptions.  Taking hiden agenda’s out of team dynamics frees the team to work together collaberatively.  We also focus on delivering as a valuable team member and trusting that the contribution will be reciprocated without a “keeping score” mentality. 

Lynn

Team Enthusiast