People aren’t all motivated by the same things. Great leadership starts by understanding where individuals naturally put their attention, what matters to them and how that connects with the team’s purpose.

Intelligence, analysis and scepticism are valuable capabilities. So are instinct, energy and action. The strongest teams don’t choose between them; they learn how to use both.
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Recruitment usually starts with a vacancy. Perhaps it should start with the team. Understanding what’s already there — and what’s missing — can reveal the capability your organisation needs next.

World-class teams aren’t simply collections of talented people. They combine different strengths around a common purpose — with the capability required for today and the potential needed for tomorrow.

Personality is what gets noticed. Character determines what we contribute. Understanding that difference can transform the way leaders see individuals, relationships and the strengths missing from their teams.

The strongest teams don’t eliminate disagreement. They create enough trust and understanding to use it. Different characters see different things — and that difference can become a team’s greatest strength.