Category Archives: Team Building

The Neverending Story . . .

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Spencer C. Young

My eldest son, Michael graduated with honors from Duke University in 2008, and played for the Duke Men’s Lacrosse Team for the 2005 through 2008 seasons, which was not without trials and tribulations. In 2006, three of his teammates were … Continue reading →

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Emotional Leadership

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Spencer C. Young

This year, my son Ryan exemplified many of the conceptual attributes of self-actualization.  As captain of the 2011 Maryland Men’s Lacrosse Team. he did so by: Being the “emotional leader” and “heartbeat” of the team; Engaging the support of his … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Enthusiasm – A Humorous Look

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Spencer C. Young

Self-help guru Dale Carnegie believed there was a little recognized secret of success . . . in a word: Enthusiasm.   He contended this powerful human feeling was the source of boundless energy that led to: Setting and accomplishing goals; … Continue reading →

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“The Whole Is Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts” . . .

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Spencer C. Young

. . . is a powerful concept attributed to Aristotle, and it applies to the 2011 Maryland Men’s Lacrosse Team.  Read on, and you’ll see how.  Synergy Results From Teamwork “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” … Continue reading →

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You’ve Got To Fight For Every Inch

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Spencer C. Young

Set-backs are a part of life — and how we respond to them ultimately determines whether we are a “success” or “failure”. The below video clip is an inspirational pre-game speech from the movie, Any Given Sunday, starring Al Pacino — it … Continue reading →

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