> [!tldr] The best team is **not** the team of the best individuals. Being a *team* means fully utilizing the *team*. The best ideas and performances almost always come from a **combination of elements pitched by many individuals**. Individuals who are not **pro-social** will cause the team to underperform. Teams with a [[Zero-Sum]] mentality will, almost by definition, *never* be more than the sum of their parts... and frankly won't even amount to that. Teams full of individuals who are excited to see each other succeed will have the [[Interdependence]] necessary to achieve beyond the sum of their parts. > [!question] Pro-social > Willing to listen & encourage - being a sponge while also contributing their own strengths. **** # More - [[Group Brainstorming Best Practices]] ## Source - [[Hidden Potential]]