In the book, Egonomics: What Makes Ego Our Greatest Asset (or Most Expensive Liability), authors David Marcum and Steven Smith suggest there are 12 characteristics of the ultimate team player. There are:
- A “we then me” mindset; team players always consider the team first but don’t lose sight of the individual effort that’s required to accomplish a task or get the job done.
- Devotion to progress.
- Speaks his/her mind boldly, yet diplomatically.
- Solicits and listens carefully to feedback.
- Constructively discontent with the status quo.
- Includes all teammates and seeks diversity of approach, opinion, and experience.
- Insistent upon debate.
- Open-minded.
- Doesn’t allow or tolerate early warning signs of poor communication.
- Sees all people as equal, not as superiors or subordinates, regardless of title.
- Trusts other people’s intentions are worthy and admirable.
- Possesses the desire to “make a difference,” not just do a job.
-Vince DiCecco, Your Personal Business Trainer
