Transform Time With Your Team

“My model for business is The Beatles. They were four guys who kept each other's negative tendencies in check. They balanced each other and the total was greater than the sum of the parts. That's how I see business: great things in business are never done by one person, they're done by a team of people.”

― Steve Jobs

There are a lot of solopreneurs and small businesses that remain small - not because they don’t have a great product or great passion, but simply because they have not learned how to leverage the power of a team to help propel them forward.

In today’s economy, it is easier than ever to pull together exactly the right people and skills needed to solve any business problem you’re facing. Obviously, managing 160,000 employees at Apple is different from managing 160 people in your small business, which is also different from managing four fab people in your legendary rock band - but no matter what scale you’re operating at, being part of a smoothly functioning team is like having a warp drive for your ROCKET Goals.

1). Shared Vision
Cultivate a culture where each member feels empowered to contribute to the team vision, ensuring it is expansive and inclusive. This shared vision becomes a guiding star, aligning efforts and fostering a sense of purpose. At the same time, encourage each team member to envision their future self as an integral part of the team. How does this shared vision contribute to their personal and professional growth?

2). Clear Responsibilities
Help each team member identify and own their "ONE Thing"—the most important task they must excel at to contribute effectively to the team. This clarity reduces overlap and increases efficiency. Promote an environment where taking responsibility includes the courage to take risks and innovate within their roles, pushing the boundaries of what is traditionally expected.

3). Honest Feedback
Ensure feedback is given with kindness and constructive intent, helping each member grow and refine their contributions without fear of criticism. Regular, honest feedback should be balanced with recognition of individual and team progress, reinforcing positive developments and providing motivation to address areas of improvement.

4). Shared Enthusiasm
Foster an atmosphere where changes and new ideas are celebrated, keeping the team's enthusiasm alive. This helps maintain high energy and a positive outlook towards achieving common goals. Encourage team members to share their knowledge and enthusiasm through mentorship, enhancing collective wisdom and maintaining an energized team dynamic.

5). Shared Commitment to Be Insanely Great
Commitment to greatness should transform how the team views time spent together: as valuable and leading directly to achieving outsized results. Reinforce this commitment by celebrating milestones and recognizing the exceptional efforts of the team, creating a culture that strives for "insane greatness" in every task.

Great teams, whether you’re part of a legendary band or a billion dollar juggernaut, are the foundation for getting your goals accomplished faster than you could ever achieve working in isolation. Take time to assess and build a great team around you in order to rocket into orbit like never before!