executives must put the needs of the higher team ahead of the needs of their departments. - Patrick Lencioni

Success is not a matter of mastering subtle, sophisticated theory, but rather of embracing common sense with uncommon levels of discipline and persistence.

Remember, teamwork begins by building trust. And the only way to do that is to overcome our need for invulnerability.

Great team players lack excessive ego or concerns about status. They are quick to point out the contributions of others and slow to seek attention for their own. They share credit, emphasize team over self, and define success collectively rather than individually. It is no great surprise, then, that humility is the single greatest and most indispensable attribute of being a team player.