4 Signs Of A Healthy Team

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This past Saturday was rough, I was looking forward to the Crosstown Shootout, where my alma mater Xavier University takes on the University of Cincinnati.  The game was ugly, and not because of any on the court performance, but because of a brawl that occurred with 9 seconds left.  As an alum I am embarrassed.  After the game a few of the players claimed that they were a united front, defending and fighting for their teammates.  It just didn’t sound right and that’s because they weren’t a team, they weren’t even close.
Once in a while I’ll find myself sitting back and watching the youth ministry run itself.  It’s amazing to see the ministers take control, run with plan and perform at a high level.  These type of moments happen when your ministers act like a team.  A team moves forward and plays at a high level, a team also:

A team that is healthy won’t self destruct when met with adversity, instead it will grow stronger.  How the team functions depends on the players; however, it will also rise and fall on leadership.  Invest in the team and show authenticity as a leader and you’ll have them performing at a higher level each time. (To read more about the type of people you want on your team, click here)

What other characteristics define a healthy team?