Cooperative Collaboration

From the Wayfarer Tarot, the Three of Earth; from the Curious Oracle, Mask:

          The Three of Earth shows three panes of glass fitted beautifully into one window. Teamwork requires people who know that they depend on others to help them do their work. There is no room for puffed-up egos when there are tasks that need to be completed and done well. The Mask suggests that the jealousy and resentment of self-centeredness can often be hidden until it comes out in snarky remarks or passive-aggressive behavior. Those behaviors and attitudes can tank any cooperation, no matter how skilled or knowledgeable the individual members of a group. Better to hammer out the opposing views before picking up a hammer to do any work.

Teamwork begins by building trust. And the only way to do that is

to overcome our need for invulnerability. – Patrick Lencioni