A train cannot run without gas and a team cannot run without nurturing, training and regular input. The engineer, conductor, brake man and dining car staff are not the only individuals involved in making the train run. There are station managers, baggage handlers, track maintenance staff, ticket sellers, bulk freight loaders and the list goes on. The staff running the train are dependent on other individuals to help them complete their tasks. They must develop positive relationships and build credibility with important players in other parts of the railroad system.
Nobody wins when there is an accident.
If you have ever seen pictures of a train hitting a car or truck, you know, even though the train may still be standing, nobody wins. Team members must be prepared to have disagreements, confront conflict and feel comfortable enough to resolve issues as they arise. Failure to resolve issues and compromise on challenges as they arise is a sure-fired way to create an accident further down the track. Celebrate when you arrive at your destination. Whenever a train arrives at its destination, there are always people waiting for the passengers.