If you could get all the people in an organization rowing in the same direction, you could dominate any industry, in any market, against any competit… - Patrick Lencioni

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.

Great teams do not hold back with one another," she said. "They are unafraid to air their dirty laundry. They admit their mistakes, their weaknesses, and their concerns without fear of reprisal.

What is most important is that team members get comfortable letting their colleagues see them for who they are. No pretension. No positioning.