I'm sitting here in my rental minivan in a Best Western Parking lot at the Bonneville Salt Flats, thinking once again about speed. My radio is tuned in to the course commentator as he yells out mph well over 200, 300 and above. The interesting thing about this 'world' is not the speed, but it's the camaraderie of all the participants. Everyone wants their vehicle to go as fast as it can, but it's not a competition. It's about everyone getting their 'personal best' and everyone else cheering them on. Think of a marathon, where thousands of volunteers cheer on every participant, whether they are near the front challenging for the lead, or someone who is trying to complete a marathon for the first time.
The camaraderie here reminds me of the successful business team. Everyone has their area of expertise, but only when they all work together, pulling for each other to succeed, can a project be completed on time and budget. Think about it; are you in a company that wants to see everybody do their 'personal best', or is it all about you getting your 'personal best'? The answer may lead you to one of the keys to high performing teams.
Cheers,
Kurt
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