Isn't this a great picture? It's dynamic, iconic -- it represents a real team with real trust. The best part of all, is that it isn't some stock photo. It's a real event. It wasn't posed. In fact, it happened in an instant. I know because I was there. My hand is in that circle. But let me be clear: I didn't instigate it. I just chose to take part, just as every other person did. This photo is the jumping off point for a column I've written in my "What Great Bosses Know" series for the Poynter Institute.
The column offers eight tips for leaders who want to build strong, high performing teams. It takes trust to build and sustain a true team. So,
here's a link to the column, (just click on the highlighted words to get there) with all eight tips, and the interesting back story of how that picture came to life.
(Photo credit to Scott Simmie of
The Toronto Star.)
