Megan Staczek

I was recently reminded that, in work and life,by the time we reach a giant milestone or accomplish something significant, we are usually already focused on the next project, phase or event. The very next day or even the next moment we are called to start the next “big thing.” Often this next task has been waiting for our attention and demands that we move fast. This quick pivot from achievement to the next project can take a toll. Not only can we miss out on fully celebrating (and appreciating, and learning) our accomplishment, but we all too often can find ourselves not taking the time to replenish our energy before tackling what lies ahead.

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What is the glue that makes some teams outperform others? In addition to known factors such as technical competence, team purpose and objectives, and effective communication, successful teams have rituals. A ritual, in its most basic form, is an honored practice that is part of a community’s culture. From singing the national anthem at the start of a major sporting event, to the recitation of a pledge by students at the start of a school day, these rituals are signals of a cultural commitment that joins people together.

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