We need to move from the leader as hero, to the leader as host.
Margaret J. WheatleyRead
On a good team there are no superstars. There are great players who show they are great players by being able to play with others as a team. They have the ability to be superstars, but if they fit into a good team, they make sacrifices, they do things necessary to help the team win. What the numbers are in salaries or statistics don't matter; how they play together does.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A successful team prioritizes collaboration over individual accolades.
This quote emphasizes the importance of teamwork and selflessness in achieving success. While individual talent is valuable, it is the collective effort and harmony of players working together that truly makes a team great. Personal statistics or salaries are overshadowed by the ability to contribute to the team's goals, highlighting that collaboration is essential for winning.
Themes
TeamworkSacrificeCollaborationLeadershipSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire a sports team during a motivational speech.
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