CHAPTER 9

Why Being a Good Teammate Matters

During my workshops for CEOs and business leaders, I talk about how the same five factors that are common to high-performing peer groups apply to high-performing teams as well. To recap the five factors as they pertain to a team, first outlined in The Power of Peers, they are having (1) the right people on the team; (2) a trusting environment; (3) a productive environment; (4) a culture of accountability; and (5) a servant leader who can serve as the steward for the other four factors. In this chapter, we’ll talk about the importance of having the right people on the team and what a relentless culture ...

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