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What is the result when you lose hope?
What is the result when you lose hope?
Love is the glue that holds a team together.
Love is the glue that holds a team together.
True
How did Markell make the stick unbreakable?
How did Markell make the stick unbreakable?
He tied all of the sticks together in a bundle with a shoelace at each end of the stack
To build a great team, we must be consistent with our ______________________ each and every day.
To build a great team, we must be consistent with our ______________________ each and every day.
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What is the importance of inclusion in a team?
What is the importance of inclusion in a team?
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Match the words with their corresponding descriptions:
Match the words with their corresponding descriptions:
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A team with a lot of love needs a lot of rules.
A team with a lot of love needs a lot of rules.
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What does being a team mean?
What does being a team mean?
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What was the reward for the team if they could make their sticks unbreakable?
What was the reward for the team if they could make their sticks unbreakable?
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According to Coach David's mom, the team reminded her of an old fable about broken sticks.
According to Coach David's mom, the team reminded her of an old fable about broken sticks.
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What did Markell and James explore in The Stick Challenge?
What did Markell and James explore in The Stick Challenge?
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A team's collective ___________ must be greater than all the adversity and negativity they face.
A team's collective ___________ must be greater than all the adversity and negativity they face.
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Match the following words with the players who explored them in The Stick Challenge:
Match the following words with the players who explored them in The Stick Challenge:
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Covering the stick top to bottom in duct tape made Markell's practice stick unbreakable.
Covering the stick top to bottom in duct tape made Markell's practice stick unbreakable.
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How did Ant make his practice stick unbreakable?
How did Ant make his practice stick unbreakable?
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Challenges are ___________ opportunities.
Challenges are ___________ opportunities.
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What is the main idea of Coach David's Stick Challenge?
What is the main idea of Coach David's Stick Challenge?
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The team's collective doubt must be greater than all the adversity and negativity they face.
The team's collective doubt must be greater than all the adversity and negativity they face.
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What does taking ownership of our choices mean?
What does taking ownership of our choices mean?
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Belief is demonstrated by what we _______________________ and do.
Belief is demonstrated by what we _______________________ and do.
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Match the following words with their corresponding descriptions:
Match the following words with their corresponding descriptions:
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What happens when we own up to something?
What happens when we own up to something?
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Failure defines who we are as a team.
Failure defines who we are as a team.
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What do challenges present according to the book?
What do challenges present according to the book?
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What is the benefit of having love in a team?
What is the benefit of having love in a team?
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Inclusion is not important for each player to feel like they are a part of the team.
Inclusion is not important for each player to feel like they are a part of the team.
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What do we need to do when our teammates are feeling down?
What do we need to do when our teammates are feeling down?
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Being a team means a group that sticks together through ____________________ to pursue a shared vision and purpose.
Being a team means a group that sticks together through ____________________ to pursue a shared vision and purpose.
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Match the following words with their corresponding descriptions:
Match the following words with their corresponding descriptions:
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A team with a lot of love needs a lot of rules.
A team with a lot of love needs a lot of rules.
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What do we need to value in a team?
What do we need to value in a team?
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Coach David will be doing ____________________ and Hope.
Coach David will be doing ____________________ and Hope.
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Study Notes
The Stick Challenge
- Coach David's team had the best athletes but didn't succeed as a team, reminding his mom of an old fable about broken sticks.
The Stick Challenge Rules
- Each player gets a stick with a word and finds a partner with the same word to research why that trait is essential for a team to be their best.
- The pairs report back to the team on their assigned day.
- The ultimate goal is to make the sticks unbreakable.
Rewards and Challenges
- If the team succeeds in making their sticks unbreakable, they will get to wear their new uniforms.
Believe
- A team's collective belief must be stronger than adversity and negativity.
- One person's lack of belief can hurt the team.
- Team members must believe in each other, especially when one is struggling with confidence and doubt.
- Beliefs are demonstrated by actions and words.
Ownership
- Markell and James explored the concept of ownership, which involves taking responsibility for one's choices.
- Taking ownership makes it easier to let go of mistakes.
- Failure refines instead of defines.
Connection and Love
- Moose and Greg's word was Connection, which leads to commitment.
- Deshaun and Isaiah's word was Love, which helps build trust and promotes patience, understanding, and a desire to succeed together.
Inclusion
- Thomas and Rennie's word was Inclusion, which is essential for each player to feel part of the team.
- Inclusion involves valuing everyone's contribution and encouraging teammates when they're down.
Consistency and Hope
- Coach David will focus on Consistency and Hope, which are crucial for building a great team.
- Consistency requires daily effort, and hope helps teams move forward and focus on the future.
Teamwork
- Markell finally made the stick unbreakable by bundling all the sticks together with shoelaces.
- The team realized they had all the pieces to win but weren't united.
- Being a team means sticking together through adversity to pursue a shared vision and purpose, seeking to accomplish something great together.
The Stick Challenge
- Coach David's team had the best athletes but didn't succeed as a team, reminding his mom of an old fable about broken sticks.
The Stick Challenge Rules
- Each player gets a stick with a word and finds a partner with the same word to research why that trait is essential for a team to be their best.
- The pairs report back to the team on their assigned day.
- The ultimate goal is to make the sticks unbreakable.
Rewards and Challenges
- If the team succeeds in making their sticks unbreakable, they will get to wear their new uniforms.
Believe
- A team's collective belief must be stronger than adversity and negativity.
- One person's lack of belief can hurt the team.
- Team members must believe in each other, especially when one is struggling with confidence and doubt.
- Beliefs are demonstrated by actions and words.
Ownership
- Markell and James explored the concept of ownership, which involves taking responsibility for one's choices.
- Taking ownership makes it easier to let go of mistakes.
- Failure refines instead of defines.
Connection and Love
- Moose and Greg's word was Connection, which leads to commitment.
- Deshaun and Isaiah's word was Love, which helps build trust and promotes patience, understanding, and a desire to succeed together.
Inclusion
- Thomas and Rennie's word was Inclusion, which is essential for each player to feel part of the team.
- Inclusion involves valuing everyone's contribution and encouraging teammates when they're down.
Consistency and Hope
- Coach David will focus on Consistency and Hope, which are crucial for building a great team.
- Consistency requires daily effort, and hope helps teams move forward and focus on the future.
Teamwork
- Markell finally made the stick unbreakable by bundling all the sticks together with shoelaces.
- The team realized they had all the pieces to win but weren't united.
- Being a team means sticking together through adversity to pursue a shared vision and purpose, seeking to accomplish something great together.
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Description
This quiz is based on the first two chapters of the book 'Stick Together' by Jon Gordon and Kate Leavell. It covers the story of Coach David and his team, focusing on teamwork and unity.