I hope you had a lovely weekend and are rested and ready for the tasks ahead!

This month we recognize the character trait of Cooperation.

 October: Cooperation
Work together for a common goal.

Perhaps you’ve heard the slogan – One Team One Dream – it’s a phrase that epitomizes the heart of  leadership, as well as the importance of cooperation.

Ryunosuke Satoro, a Japanese writer and poet in the late 1800s, summed it up nicely when he wrote:

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Cooperation doesn’t focus on the one, but the many. The accomplishments of one individual are limited by time, energy, finances, and a myriad of other contributing factors. When we come together in a spirit of cooperation, we exponentially increase our resources, providing limitless opportunities for success and change. It’s true that change can be challenging and maybe even downright frightening, but when we face it together, cooperatively, we are able to accomplish more than we could ever dream possible.

And it works two ways:

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These words from Gandhi are poignant and encapsulate the vision and goal of a cooperative organization. When we take care to communicate appropriately and seek to make our word impeccable, we model effective cooperation skills and open the door to creative possibilities.

Have a wonderful week cooperating with one another. We know you’ll be richer for the experience!