In the simplest terms, teamwork is when a group of people work together to achieve a shared goal, using their different skills and expertise to achieve a better outcome than any one member could alone.
The idea of a “better outcome” rings true to me because in my experience, the greatest accomplishments in life and business have always come about through teamwork. Winning new client. Securing a feature story. Running a successful event. Winning an award. Even when I’m the one who seals the deal, I am sure of one thing – all of these became possible with a strong team effort.
Teams are all about relationships and results, and they are successful because of trust, collaboration and communication. In title, I head up our team at Mercury, but I know our employees are driving the work (and the results)! Clients, vendors, editors and media partners are also an important part of our team. Much like an extended family, these connections and relationships all matter and contribute to our overall success.
Our team includes employees who have spent dozens of years honing their craft working side-by-side with recent college graduates. We have more than 100+ years of experience between us, and we come from different professional backgrounds, which has only proven to enhance our capabilities and capacity to do great work. While our team has different experiences, backgrounds and personalities, we have a shared vision. We want to bring our best work to our clients each and every day.
I have learned a great deal from each one of my colleagues and hope I have taught them some things as well. They are a dedicated group and it is deeply rewarding to see them brainstorm solutions, support one another and work in partnership to benefit our business and, most importantly, our clients.
Best of all, my teammates are truly good people. I love working with them, I am proud to lead them, and they inspire me every day.
