Teamwork Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old teamwork quotes, teamwork sayings, and teamwork proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.

Effective teamwork is all about making a good, well-balanced salad not whipping individuals into a single batch of V8. Sandra Richardson
Teams are not ends in themselves; they are a means by which to achieve other organizational goals. Richard Wellins
Teamwork represents a set of values that encourage behaviors such as listening and constructively responding to points of view expressed by others, giving others the benefit of the doubt, providing support to those who need it, and recognizing the interests and achievements of others. Katzenbach & Smith
It is amazing what can be accomplished when nobody cares about who gets the credit. Robert Yates
The nice thing about teamwork is that you always have others on your side. Margaret Carty
No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent. John Donne
Teamwork appears most effective if each individual helps others to succeed, increasing the synergy of that team; ideally, every person will contribute different skills to increase the efficiency of the team and develop its unity. Andrew Carnegie
Since the dawn of time, the descent of man has revolved around teamwork, and today, successful organisations in any sphere of life all rely on a teamwork ethic with people working together towards a common goal. Author Unknown
The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club won't be worth a dime. Babe Ruth, Jr.
No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible. Stanis_aw Jerzy Lec
Individually we are one drop. Together we are an ocean. Ryunosuke Satoro
Many hands make light work. English Proverb
Teamwork makes the dream work. Bang Gae
If a team is to reach its potential, each player must be willing to subordinate his personal goals to the good of the team. Bud Wilkinson
Teamwork. A few harmless flakes working together can unleash an avalanche of destruction. Justin Sewell
Interdependent people combine their own efforts with the efforts of others to achieve their greatest success. Stephen Covey
Many of us are more capable than some of us, but none of us is as capable as all of us. Tom Wilson
Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable. Kenyan Proverb
A boat doesn't go forward if each one is rowing their own way. Swahili Proverb
A single leaf working alone provides no shade. Chuck Page