Coming Together When It Counts

Before the 'Big Game' on Sunday between the New York Giants and Cowboys, there was controversy swirling about secret meetings and disputes between star players, it seemed there was no way that a fragmented Cowboys team could put things together to beat the impressive New York Giants. But somehow, the Cowboys did. They set aside their differences and arguments and went out and performed, impressively beating the Giants 20-8.

The Cowboys were able to come together when the chips were down. To me, that is an impressive mark of an exceptional team. On every team, there are people that will not necesarrily get along or agree on everything. But being able to put aside those feelings so that the success of the team is deemed more important, is a mark of a real team.

Wade Phillips, head coach of the Cowboys, said after the game on Sunday, "Hey, let's go out and play. All the words and stuff is gone. Just go out and play. That's the only thing I did anything about it … Teammates have to play. It is a family. I'm not saying what happened or what didn't happen, but brothers get in fights. But then they come back to their family and they fight for each other. I think that's what our guys did."

Having a team that can put personal needs or disagreements aside is important in being a successful team. Personally and professionally, encouraging others to come together as a team can go a long ways in helping your 'team' be successful.