HOWE Q. WALLACE BLOG

CONNECTING WITH TEAMMATES

Teams become effective when their teammates are “connected.”

What is your plan to assure others feel connected?

I am connecting with my teammates when:

  • I acknowledge them.
  • I make eye contact and say hello.
  • I catch them doing something right and tell them they are doing well.
  • I say thank you.
  • I give feedback.
  • I offer kind words.
  • I take an interest in their lives outside of work and take time in our conversations to speak about it.
  • I notice a teammate struggling and offer a helping hand.
  • I acknowledge accomplishment and celebrate it with them.

There are many ways to connect.

We know when others are successful at connecting.

We know how to do it.

Is it your habit to connect?