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Re: [pf] Boy that word "teamplayerish" is a sensitive one!
by Kaleopono
03 December 2000 05:15 UTC

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Holly, you have made some good points about the dangers of labeling.  Here
in Hawaii being individually humble (no grand-standing and hogging the
limelight) and a willing and capable team player are valued highly.  Over
the years I have become totally convinced that the best decisions are those
that arise from the combined perspectives of many individuals.  And I think
that effective team playing requires greater personal development that
individualism does.  It is a good crucible for learning.

I also think that John was writing from the viewpoint of broad cultural
criticism.  A certain kind of "team player" is one who "goes along" and may
end up being a sheep led to slaughter.  I was surprised by the heat of the
objections to his language.

Kaleopono