Still Thinking About Greater Than One

[Author's Note: I have been inundated toward the end of this month with the culmination of a couple of projects and assignments.  As a result, the blog has suffered a bit from a lack of attention.  I am working toward getting back on my regular schedule of posting]

There are TWO key discoveries that need to be made when it comes to embracing the idea of Greater Than One (Greater Than One=I am only as good as the people around me).

The first discovery is a step of maturity.  Maturity is when we realize that it takes a team of people to increase a person's effectiveness.  One truly is a too small a number for greatness.  We begin to show  our own personal growth and development when we acknowledge our need for others.

But a belief in the idea is not enough.  Simply believing that one needs assistance and is strengthened by a team of others is not sufficient.

The second discovery is a step of security.  Security is when I begin to place my trust in, give authority to, and offer the responsibility for my success in the hands of others.  This means that I am actively engaged in the process.  It moves from just being a good idea to becoming a solid practice.

Because a proper belief is only validated by proper behavior.