The sad fact is that it would be fair to say that United is a generic, bureaucratic, tired company. A sort of DMV in the sky. No real culture. No real strategy. No real expectations for employees or customers. All of which is a shame.
Smaller groups of people can establish trusting relationships.
Teamwork requires some sacrifice up front; people who work as a team have to put the collective needs of the group ahead of their individual interests.
Teamwork is a strategic decision.
Team synergy has an extraordinary impact on business results.
People who have a sense of peace that their priorities are in the right place also have a sense of humility and a realistic view on life.