Pride doesn’t have to precede a downfall if team leaders approach it with a proper sense of balance.

Think about a major project at the resource level, develop a manageable to-do list and avoid being overwhelmed.

Good leaders celebrate small wins along the way, help construction and drilling teams keep eye on completion.

When a team — on a drill project or baseball diamond — has a bad season, change in focus can be catalyst for success.

The next man or woman who fills your role can benefit from training, a hand-off with intention.

Having standards for filling a position helps; but if that’s all you look for, you may miss good candidates.

Drafting, review, feedback all critical to effective messaging to any team, from drillers to office workers.

In ‘ending’ phase, crews finalize project, give and receive feedback, and get the recognition they deserve.

In ‘performing’ phase, crew executes on real tasks, while continuing to evaluate and improve.

‘Norm’ phase allows developing teams to explore trust and hold each other accountable.