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We all want to feel valuable for the effort we put forth for the good of others in the group or the group itself.
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57 |
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The more we give of ourselves to see others succeed, the greater our value to the group and the more respect they offer us.
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59 |
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As a species that can accomplish more in groups than as individuals, we need to have the instinct to know whom to trust.
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60 |
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…the group is not stupid. The people always have the power.
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83 |
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…synching fast and slow… requires a boss – someone or something above and apart from the group itself to set the pace, maintain the standards, and focus the collective mind.
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183 |
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One way that groups cohere is through storytelling. But the stories your group tells should not only be tales of triumph. Stories of failure and vulnerability also foster a sense of belongingness.
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208 |
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…being a boss is much like being a high-status primate in any group: the creatures beneath you in the pecking order watch every move you make…
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31 |
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When a group does interdependent work, rotten apples drag down and infect everyone else. Unfortunately, grumpiness, nastiness, laziness, and stupidity are remarkably contagious.
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112 |
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…leadership is demanding, and the people who can juggle multiple demands but remain focused on a group’s goals are the ones who are likely to succeed.
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066 |
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If you don’t have a ‘tribe’ already, you can find one… pinpoint your interest and then locate a group that shares it… Opportunities and people are everywhere when you open your eyes and look.
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