[...] What is common purpose? I think it is fairly simple. It is when the leader takes an active role in the group that they lead. &nbsp; Have you experienced organizations that develop a Vision Statement, a Mission Statement, and a Purpose Statement and spend enormous amounts of money to send the message throughout the organization, but the teams and individuals within that organization never commit to them? &nbsp; On the flip side, have you experienced the joy and excitement of a working within a team that gets it, and moves together as if one? &nbsp; The obvious next question is: On which team would you rather be a member, and how do you get there?&nbsp; [...]