Many teams focus on the wrong things.
They optimize for speed instead of strength.
Output over alignment. Pace over cohesion.
But this acronym says it all:
T – Trust
Not built in meetings.
↳ Earned in the moments between them.
E – Empathy
Not a soft skill.
↳ It’s how we understand what each person needs.
A – Accountability
Not about blame.
↳ It’s about safety, to own mistakes and grow.
M – Momentum
Not from pushing harder.
↳ From moving together with shared purpose.
W – Wisdom
Not knowing everything.
↳ Staying curious enough to keep learning.
O – Ownership
Not control.
↳ Caring enough to take responsibility.
R – Respect
Not given by title.
↳ Earned through consistent action.
K – Kindness
Not weakness.
↳ The strength that holds it all together.
Technical skills are essential, but they’re only part of the equation.
What often makes the real difference is how people show up for each other.
T-E-A-M-W-O-R-K isn’t just a word.
It’s a practice.
A commitment.
A choice, made daily.
Teamwork
