Imagine a team player who truly has it all: humility, hunger, and exceptional interpersonal skills. This trio is a game-changer, supercharging the formation of high-performing teams and elevating their effectiveness to new heights.
What truly sets this model apart is the synergy of its three key attributes. Missing just one can make teamwork challenging, or even unworkable.
Ideal team players are humble.
They lack excessive ego or concerns about status, are quick to point out the contributions of others and slow to seek attention for their own. They share credit, emphasise team over self and define success collectively rather than individually.
Ideal team players are hungry.
They are always looking for more. More things to do. More to learn. More responsibility to take on. Hungry people almost never have to be pushed by a manager to work harder because they are self-motivated and diligent. They are constantly thinking about the next step and the next opportunity.
Ideal team players are smart.
They have common sense about people. Smart people tend to know what is happening in a group situation and how to deal with others in the most effective way. They have good judgment and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and the impact of their words and actions.
Watch this video to gain a deeper understanding of The Ideal Team Player and then consider undertaking the assessment yourself.
Then, review the options for expanding this out to your team with The Inside Track.
Don't be fooled by the simplicity of The Ideal Team Player as the power is in the combination of the 3 virtues. Use this as a self-reflection exercise for yourself and a development tool with your team.
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