A coach explains what separates winning teammates from the rest: they prioritize interpersonal skills, show appreciation, arrive on time, and encourage others. The book argues you should hire and develop people for these qualities before technical skill.
As a coach, I learned that winning teammates are vital to a team's success. The best teams aren't always the most talented, they're the ones with the best teammates. Not just in basketball, but in your business. And the best leaders understand that hiring for technical skill is nowhere near as important as hiring for interpersonal skills. See, effective leaders hire and develop winning teammates. Winning teammates make others better. They frequently share appreciation. They respect the clock and the calendar. They're aware of and encourage others. I've seen talented teams underperform because they neglected to emphasize the impact of being a great teammate. Want to inspire your people to be winning teammates? Grab a copy of the book for everyone on your team.
