VALUE

One of the most important lessons to learn in order to be successful in what we do is to learn how to work in a team. To be a good team player requires effective communication with others. Social skills are useful in almost every situation, and can help people succeed in whatever career they choose.

Members of a team have to listen to their coaches or managers in order to learn how to perform their individual roles. Next they have to learn how to listen to each other in order to function as a team. The better someone is able to communicate, and the better their social skills, the happier they will be as a member of their team.

Employers also prefer employees who have these skills. Employees who work well with others are happier and more productive in their jobs. And of course, happier more productive employees do better in a company, develop greater productivity, which leads to better pay, more promotions, greater job satisfaction and deeper fulfilment and happiness.

BOXER STORY

“Teamwork for me in boxing is very important. You need to surround yourself with a good team. There are a lot of things that go on behind the scenes that the fighter should not see or not be involved in, so his team can handle it for him. Training camp is tough and lonely so it’s important to have a good team around you for moral support and to bring the fun factor to the tough work being endured which helps make it more enjoyable for everyone involved. On fight night, when tensions are high, the right team in the dressing round sets the mood, whether serious or light hearted, the fighter needs to trust the people he’s working and surrounding himself with in order to be the best he can be. There is no “I” in TEAM - we all work together to be the BEST.”