Team Building Quotes

“There is immense power when a group of people with similar interests gets together to work toward the same goals.”
― Idowu Koyenikan, Wealth for All: Living a Life of Success at the Edge of Your Ability

“He who masters the power formed by a group of people working together has within his grasp one of the greatest powers known to man.”
― idowu koyenikan, All You Need Is a Ball: What Soccer Teaches Us about Success in Life and Business

“You are either supporting the vision or supporting division”
― Saji Ijiyemi

“It is great to do what you love but greater with the great team.”
― Lailah Gifty Akita, Think Great: Be Great!

“Service to humanity is service to God.”
― Lailah Gifty Akita, Think Great: Be Great!

“The strength of every individual is the grace for great work.”
― Lailah Gifty Akita, Think Great: Be Great!

“[Team player vs team builder]
Players focus on the wins and the loses.
Builders focus on the team and future of the vision.
Let's move our members from team player to team builder.”
― Janna Cachola

“I have to serve with all my might.”
― Lailah Gifty Akita, Think Great: Be Great!

“With a decision and a defined purpose, you can begin work.”
― Lailah Gifty Akita, Think Great: Be Great!

“Joyfully we undertake our daily work.”
― Lailah Gifty Akita, Pearls of Wisdom: Great mind

“We must work together on a common vision and a common goal.”
― Lailah Gifty Akita, Pearls of Wisdom: Great mind

“Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is a success.”
― Henry Ford

“If someone on your team deserves it, give it to them. Don’t wait for some arbitrary timeline.”
― Omar Kandil, Winning the Slow Race: Achieve More by Moving Smarter, Not Faster

“Slow to hire, fast to fire”
― Ryan Drake

“People often tell me, "you're not a manager, it's not your job, don't do it." Or "Stay within your pay grade".

There are leaders who don't create impact however there are individuals that do. Your role does not add value to your team if you dont create impact, use your influence or shape culture.

Titles create weight on paper, but your influence creates weight over people. People first, position”
― Janna Cachola, Lead by choice, not by checks

“Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is a success.”
― Mirajj Thaker, JUST GO AFTER: Three Magical Words That Make Things Happen!

“The structure of operations also encourages connection. Any employee can attend meetings of any department, including Zingerman's board meeting. A truck driver can help plan a menu, and a chef can help strategize on the online marketing strategy. To Ari [Weinzweig], part of the benefit of this is disabusing people of the notion that leadership always knows what they are doing. It's okay to acknowledge that everyone is fallible even as they strive to make the company stronger.”
― Vivek H. Murthy, Together: Why Social Connection Holds the Key to Better Health, Higher Performance, and Greater Happiness

“Most people are genuinely good and want the same things we want—to be loved, appreciated, seen, accepted, and to share and receive life’s gifts.”
― Laurie E. Smith

“Building a circle is about finding people who inspire you, who bring out the best in you, with whom you can really be yourself.”
― Laurie E. Smith

“Relationships are how we practice important skills like acceptance, openness, giving and receiving, creation, and love.”
― Laurie E. Smith

“Find other creative, intuitive souls who truly want the very best for you.”
― Laurie E. Smith

“If we feel like someone else is pulling our energy down instead of lifting us up, this usually means we need to allow more space—space in which that new just-right friend will soon appear.”
― Laurie E. Smith

“We can travel in many different circles.”
― Laurie E. Smith

“Strategic intervention by a leader is essential for navigating complex team conflicts. A good leader remains neutral, encourages open communication, and resolves conflicts effectively. By fostering a positive work culture, leading by example, showing empathy, and setting practical goals, leaders can significantly reduce friction and enhance team cohesion.”
― Henrietta Newton Martin, Legal Counsel & Author

“Trust is the confidence among team members that their peers' intentions are good, and that there is no reason to be protective or careful around the group. In essence, teammates must get comfortable being vulnerable with one another.”
― Patrick Lencioni, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

“Effective delegation of tasks to team!
Establishing a culture of trust within your team, encouraging open communication and collaboration is the key. Clearly define the scope and context of each task, providing relevant background information to enhance understanding. Set measurable objectives and deadlines, allowing team members to take ownership of their responsibilities. Foster an environment that promotes continuous learning by encouraging team members to seek feedback and share insights throughout the process. Finally, regularly assess progress and adapt strategies as needed, ensuring that delegation remains a dynamic and responsive process. Draw a distinction between tearing down criticism to building up ( constructive) criticism. This points to communication skills.”
― Henrietta Newton Martin-Legal Professional & Author

“Insecure leaders fear developing their team, because empowering others feels like undermining their own authority”
― Dr. Lucas D. Shallua

“The best relationships are the ones that not only bring you pleasure but also provide you with purpose.”
― Adora Aiza, Love Resolutions: Get Your Heart Ready for Fulfilling Romance

“People can not handle accountability for a long time where they’re being called on things. It’s really uncomfortable for them and they will change their behaviour at some point.”
― Jonno White, Step Up or Step Out: How to Deal with Difficult People Even If You Hate Conflict

“I can’t tell you how much less hostile an environment is when someone is expecting a difficult conversation. Whenever we set ourselves up for difficult conversations that are completely unexpected and surprising, that’s where so much of the pain comes from.”
― Jonno White, Step Up or Step Out: How to Deal with Difficult People Even If You Hate Conflict