No man is an island. A great deal of people uses this expression without appropriate consideration of its meaning. But I will do an analytical x-ray of that expression in this presentation. Have you ever wondered why that expression should be viewed with seriousness? Now, let’s also consider a similar statement that is, “Can two work together if there be no agreement?”

In my view, the clear-cut comprehension of such expression will make the world a better place for all men. It will also make us understand the fundamental importance of the subject matter “connecting with people for realisation of positive obligation” because the human race is known for setting objectives for future.

However, achieving this objective has not been easy because the issue of connecting with the team to attain set objectives has always constituted a setback. It has been an established fact that only a man that clearly understands the dynamism of a mission statement and the associated challenges related to the mission statement will be better positioned to confront it.

To attain set objective, we must comprehend the primary principles of connecting with people and refuse to make ourselves personal island. The Bible story of the Towel of Babel clearly captures the nitty-gritty of connecting with people for a co-operate objective. The people of that time worked as a united house that was indeed united for an aspiration, thus were able to put their footprint in the sand of time.

It is at this juncture that he attempt to connect with people is not totally stress free. Every meaningful venture has its own challenges. We need to understand that the dynamism of human character makes connecting with people somewhat difficult. In order to successfully connect efficiently, I will suggest the adoption of some of the following principles that were postulated by me and some very outstanding leadership authorities. They are co-operate interest principle, self establsihment principle, principle of discipline, sledgehammer principle (Don’t be a Bob) and consistency principle.

Co-operate Interest Principle: In order to be on the same page with any rationally logical team, you have to display so much commitment to the core principle of the mission statement. In doing that, you inspire others to view the co-operate interest principle as the connecting force which is worth great level of anxiety, that is, the commitment of the old Christian youths in Rome and other religious extremist. The story of “Mary Hares” the wife of America  artillery man William Hares and the role she played in the American British war display the benefits of a team members that understands co-operate interest principle which should connect the people of the team together.

Self establishment principle: In constant with the Bible principle “study to show thyself approved, a workman that needed not to be ashamed.” (Timothy 2:15). All team player must exhibit commensurate personal contribution so as to win the confidence of fellow team mates as a person of contemporary judgment and integrity. Like motivational orator, Dr. John C. Maxwell pointed out “you cannot be a block head and organise gurus in other field to achieve co-operate objectives.” Training for self establishment must be viewed as the nitty-gritty to remain connected with the team. To establish oneself the more, we must do every necessary thing even if its is unnecessary to some other personal friends.

Principles Of Discipline: Discipline is doing what you really don’t desire to do so as to achieve what you should truly have to achieve. This discipline will have to enclose discipline in thinking and emotions discipline.

One way to know team players that are disciplined is that they come very early to work and in most cases, live the office very late. They are the sane persons that volunteer to do extra jobs and take up extra commitment for the sake of covering up other persons in the team.

Sledgehammer Principle [ Don’t be a Bob]: Most persons that have the ability to understand co-operate interest principle and have also established themselves as key players may end up using the sledgehammer over very small issue because they want every body to be like them. They get agitated over every small mistake by team members and raise alarm over issues that can be overlooked. This type of unnecessary agitation can make you be a Bob. Dr John C. Maxwell points out that if Bob has problem with one person every day, then Bob is the problem.

Bob is always using the sledgehammer principles even in cases where the sledgehammer will cause a great deal of damage instead of correction.

Consistency Principle: All team members that wish to keep the team connection must adopt very greatly the principle of consistency. Being consistent implies given all that you have but not more than you have. Consistent persons work with determination and tenacity instead of waiting on fate or destiny. Tenacious people comprehend and appreciate the consistency principle. They are sure you have to hang on till the end of the job. That consistency assurance motivates the team thus keeping it totally connected to each other.

Ability to connect proficiently with team members is a key factor to progressive advancement of any set objective. As good citizens of our nation, we need to adopt and implement fundamental strategies that will enhance our ability to accomplish set positive objectives to move Nigeria state to the next level.

Bob-Dioru is a member of  Victor Ambassadors,

Port Harcourt.

Festus Bob-Dioru