We can learn a lot about being a good teammate from advertisements.
Here are 15 of the most popular advertisement campaigns and corporate slogans of all time and a corresponding message of how they relate to the art of being a good teammate. Enjoy…
Nike – “Just Do It”
Good teammates are people of action! They don’t passively sit back and allow toxicity to invade their team, they step in and take action. No hesitation…no second guessing. Just act.
Energizer – “It Keeps Going, and Going, and Going…”
Good teammates radiate energy and enthusiasm. They’re also not discouraged by setbacks or naysayers. They push on when others give in.
Apple – “Think Different”
Apple has a reputation for pushing tech boundaries and coming up with new and exciting ideas—so do good teammates. But more than that, good teammates “think different” because they ask themselves What’s best for the team? instead of What’s in it for me?
Bounty Paper Towels: “The Quicker Picker Upper”
If people on the team are down and feeling discouraged, good teammates emerge to pick up their spirits. They view raising their teammates’ morale as their personal responsibility.
FedEx: “When It Absolutely, Positively Has to Be There Overnight”
Whenever there’s an important job to be done, team leaders know exactly who they can count on. Good teammates are dependable, reliable, and trustworthy. They remain focused until the task is complete.
Coca-Cola: “It’s the real thing!”
Coke has used this slogan since its founding in 1886. Good teammates are authentic. There’s nothing phony or pretentious about them. They never have ulterior motives. They are always genuine.
Starbucks: “Coffee that inspires”
Good teammates inspire the other members of their team through their work ethic, their integrity, and their commitment to always doing what’s best for the team.
Geico: “So easy a caveman can do it”
You don’t have to be tall, fast, strong, or even smart to be a good teammate. You just have to have a sincere desire to serve the needs of the team and make a commitment to put the needs of the team ahead of your own agenda. There’s nothing complex about being a good teammate.
Levi’s Jeans: “Quality Never Goes Out of Style”
Fashion comes and goes, but being a good teammate is never out of style. Being a good teammate is always cool and worthy of respect.
Adidas: “Impossible is Nothing”
Good teammates are not discouraged by challenges. They never subscribe to a defeatist attitude. They are eternal optimists.
Timex: “It Takes a Licking and Keeps on Ticking”
Good teammates are resilient! They don’t give in and they don’t give up. They know how to persevere and survive the hard times.
Dunkin’ Donuts: “America Runs on Dunkin”
Every successful team “runs” on the actions of good teammates. The purity of their motives are what propel their teams to success. No team reaches their potential without the presence of good teammates.
Alka Seltzer: “Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz, Oh What a Relief It Is”
Leaders can get worn out by dealing with the drama caused by toxic teammates. What a relief it is for leaders to have stress-free interactions with good teammates. They know they don’t have to worry about good teammates disrupting the team’s harmony.
Maxwell House: “Good to the Last Drop”
There are no part-time good teammates. You are either a good teammate all of the time, or you’re not a good teammate. There is purity in your soul! You are quite literally, good to the last drop!
McDonald’s: “I’m Lovin’ It”
We couldn’t do a list like this without including one of the most recognized slogans in the entire world! “I’m lovin’ it” is precisely how you answer the question “What does it feel like to be on a team that is comprised entirely of good teammates?” Good teammates make the whole experience enjoyable. They are game changers, and we love having them on our side.
Hope you enjoyed this fun list. If you can think of others to add to it, we would love for you to share your creative ideas in the comments section below.
As always…Good teammates care. Good teammates share. Good teammates listen. Go be a good teammate.
