Quick takeaways

• The first step in building a successful team is to hire individuals who are humble, hungry, and smart, with a cultural fit in line with the team's values, and focus on finding and retaining those who embody the ideal team player mindset.

• Once the right people are on the bus, it is important to strategically assign team members to roles that align with their strengths and talents, breaking away from traditional departmental lines to optimize productivity and effectiveness by involving people from outside the immediate team or department.

Deep dives