Creating Harmony – The Key To Effective Team Building
May 14
2010
When we think of harmony, we often think of music. Different harmonious chords connected together to make something that is very pleasing. Each chord has its own specific characteristics and is perfectly adequate on its own. However, when put together into a musical tune, each note finds its true significance in relation to what it contributes.
The same holds true for us. Each and everyone has a special set of talents, skills, and abilities that hold us in good stead. When we contribute those skills to others, we can discover a personal value and a sense of satisfaction that is deep and rich and resonates with harmony.
However, when we focus on our own goals and satisfaction with little or no concern for others, the result is often disharmonious. Just as a note played without regard for the whole jars the senses, a person who does not contribute to the whole creates tension and friction.
In the business world, the concept of harmony is often referred to as synergy. The concept that the effort of an effective team exceeds the greatest effort of any single individual on that team. To be most effective, people in a team work in harmony. They all share their personal best to move the team forward towards its chosen objective. If a team member gets off track or begins putting his or her own interests before those of the team, then the project is derailed.
Harmony is of the essence to teamwork and teamwork is essential to success – whether it is personal success or business. When we all work together and have the freedom to express ourselves, we create harmony and create extraordinary results.
People who live full and satisfied lives embrace the joy of others and are as concerned for the welfare of society as they are the well being of their selves.
That which will benefit the whole – a sales or management team, a family, a nation, a world – will benefit each of us. We have all been given unique qualities and talents. It is our obligation to recognize them and share them so we can contribute to the whole of society.
When you seek harmony in your life, you develop rouse your potential and expand your consciousness. Harmony is what brings fundamental human qualities like respect, acceptance, understanding and compassion to the surface. Harmony reminds you of how very special and important every person is.
Consider the following tips from an acclaimed professional life coach to bring harmony into your life right now, and awaken to a whole new appreciation for the symbiosis of life.
- Take stock of your personal talents. List every personal talent, skill, quality, competency, and ability you can think of.
- Take a moment and recognize how talented you really are.
- After each quality, list a few ways you can start using it to make a contribution every day.
- Make a talent list of each person in your personal circle of influence – people you interact with on a regular basis.
- Take a moment and recognize how talented those people really are.
- After each of their talents, list how their talents can help you to be and achieve what you want.
- Refer to this list often and continue to be mindful of everyone’s unique abilities even when they seem opposed to your own.
When you contemplate living a full life, rich in blessings and personal satisfaction, harmony is a essential part of this equation. We are relational beings and a significant portion of our success comes from our relationships we have with others and our contributions to our family, community and society. To fully appreciate our personal success we depend upon harmony with others, because teamwork makes the dream work.

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