No problem is insurmountable. With a little courage, teamwork and determination a person can overcome anything.
—Anonymous
On this team, we’re all united in a common goal: to keep my job.
—Lou Holtz (1893–1980) American Stage Performer
Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.
—Andrew Carnegie (1835–1919) Scottish-American Industrialist
We take eagles and teach them to fly in formation.
—D. Wayne Calloway (1935–98) American Business Executive
I think this is the most extraordinary collection of talent, of human knowledge, that has ever been gathered together at the White House, with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone.
—John F. Kennedy (1917–63) American Head of State, Journalist
Individuals play the game, but teams win championships.
—Unknown
A dwarf on a giant’s shoulders sees the further of the two.
—George Herbert (1593–1633) Welsh Anglican Poet, Orator, Clergyman
Coaches who let a championship team back off from becoming a dynasty are cowards.
—Pat Riley (b.1945) American Basketball Player, Coach
A particular shot or way of moving the ball can be a player’s personal signature, but efficiency of performance is what wins the game for the team.
—Pat Riley (b.1945) American Basketball Player, Coach
There can only be one state of mind as you approach any profound test; total concentration, a spirit of togetherness, and strength.
—Pat Riley (b.1945) American Basketball Player, Coach
Build for your team a feeling of oneness, of dependence on one another and of strength to be derived by unity.
—Vince Lombardi, Jr. (1913–70) American Football Player, Coach
It’s easy to get the players; it’s getting them to play together that’s the tough part
—Casey Stengel (1890–1975) American Sportsperson
For nothing is fixed, forever and forever and forever, it is not fixed; the earth is always shifting, the light is always changing, the sea does not cease to grind down rock. Generations do not cease to be born, and we are responsible to them because we are the only witnesses they have. The sea rises, the light fails, lovers cling to each other, and children cling to us. The moment we cease to hold each other, the sea engulfs us and the light goes out.
—James Baldwin (1924–87) American Novelist, Social Critic
No man or woman is an island. To exist just for yourself is meaningless. You can achieve the most satisfaction when you feel related to some greater purpose in life, something greater than yourself.
—Denis Waitley (b.1933) American Motivational Speaker, Author
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.
—Helen Keller (1880–1968) American Author
When a team outgrows individual performance and learns team confidence, excellence becomes a reality.
—Joe Paterno (1926–2012) American College Football Coach
Teamwork is what the Green Bay Packers were all about. They didn’t do it for individual glory. They did it because they loved one another.
—Vince Lombardi, Jr. (1913–70) American Football Player, Coach
The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don’t play together, the club won’t be worth a dime.
—Babe Ruth (1895–1948) American Baseball Legend
What chance gathers she easily scatters. A great person attracts great people and knows how to hold them together.
—Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) German Poet
When he took time to help the man up the mountain, lo, he scaled it himself.
—Unknown
Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.
—Henry Ford (1863–1947) American Businessperson, Engineer
The welfare of each is bound up in the welfare of all.
—Helen Keller (1880–1968) American Author
Members of groups that do not meet regularly together usually do not feel a strong sense of belonging and do not take ownership for the success of the group.
—Unknown
Whenever two people meet there are really six people present. There is each man as he sees himself, each man as the other person sees him, and each man as he really is.
—William James (1842–1910) American Philosopher, Psychologist, Physician
The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.
—Vince Lombardi (1913–70) American Football Coach
I don’t believe in team motivation. I believe in getting a team prepared so it knows it will have the necessary confidence when it steps on a field and be prepared to play a good game.
—Tom Landry (1924–2000) American Football Coach, Player
When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.
—Common Proverb
When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing.
—Bo Schembechler (1929–2006) American Sportsperson
White man builds big fire, stands back. Indian builds little fire, huddles close
—Unknown
Teamwork is so important that it is virtually impossible for you to reach the heights of your capabilities or make the money that you want without becoming very good at it.
—Brian Tracy (b.1944) American Author, Motivational Speaker
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