What does it mean to be part of a team?
It is a responsibility. It is a commitment, an obligation, and a duty. But it is also an honor and a joy. Working well with others as a team member is a uniquely important skill that presents many a challenge but, if done well, is one of life’s most rewarding tasks. Here at Raw Label, the value of teamwork is constantly proven.
Let’s take a look.
A new team must learn to work together to accomplish tasks and to overcome obstacles. In our first two weeks as team members, we had ample practice in these matters! As luck would have it, we began our journey with Raw Label just as flu season hit – and hit it did! Within two weeks, nearly the entire team became ill.
What did this mean? Well, we just had to buckle down, communicate extensively, and learn to trust and help each other.
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One particular challenge our team faces lies in our schedules. Each team member has a slightly different schedule, meaning that we do not often see each other aside from our bi-weekly meetings. How do we communicate, you may ask? We rely heavily on technology and accountability. Does this make things more challenging? Absolutely. But does it make these same things impossible? Absolutely not. In fact, we rather enjoy the challenge. Tackling obstacles head on, especially as a member of a team, is another one of those particularly fulfilling tasks we encounter in life.
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So, what can you gain from reading our story? We hope that you are encouraged to go out and chase what you believe in. We believe in Raw Label and although we may face challenges, these same challenges are exactly what make our work so rewarding.
Do you have negative experiences working with a team? Give it another shot. Keep searching, because when you find something you are passionate about, and people you enjoy working with, the challenges become exciting. What once seemed daunting becomes plausible. Challenge yourself, and challenge others. Within this camaraderie and teamwork, you may just find you can accomplish more than you ever thought possible. And that is exactly what you will find is possible when a team comes together.