The word 'synergy' pictures a group of people working together in a great cause, each functioning at their highest level and enjoying it. John Wooden, former coach of the championship UCLA basketball team, said:
'During my coaching years and ever since, I have made a point of refraining from referring to the UCLA Bruins as "my team" or the individuals on it as "my players."...When asked, "How did you win the game, Coach?" I would correct the reporter and say, "I didn't win the game. The players did. Our team outscored the opponent." This may be a small issue, but it is important to me because it reflects my idea that a team is "owned" by its members. When every member of a team takes ownership, "good things happen." In celebrating victory, a wise leader always takes the accolades and passes them on to others.'Paul regularly paid tribute to those who worked with him, acknowledging their contribution:
'Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, who risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles' (Romans 16:3-4 NKJV).
There's no doubt that God could get the job done without you, but you can't get the job done without the help of others.
Musician George Adams said,
Written by Bob & Debby Gass
Wednesday, 05 March 2014
Musician George Adams said,
'We are made up of thousands of others. Everyone who has ever done a kind deed for us, or spoken one word of encouragement to us, has entered into the makeup of our character and of our thoughts, as well as our success.'SoulFood: Joel 2:12-13, Matt 4:1-17, Mark 2:18-22, Luke 9:23-26 (Lent)
Written by Bob & Debby Gass
Wednesday, 05 March 2014
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