The Next Big Idea Daily Why Talent Isn’t Enough: The Surprising Habits of Thriving Teams
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Nov 25, 2025 AI Snips
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Talent Alone Doesn't Guarantee Team Success
- Stacking teams with stars often undermines cooperation and performance.
- Team success depends on how people combine efforts, not individual talent alone.
College Team Beat NBA Stars
- The 1980s U.S. college basketball team beat NBA All-Stars in exhibitions despite lower talent.
- That example shows less talented teams can win through better cooperation.
Leadership Is Emotional, Not A Trait Checklist
- There are no universal personality traits that define great leaders.
- Leaders succeed by making people feel the future will be better if they follow.