The Ideal Team Player

Book overview by Phil Hassman on Patrick Lencioni's The Ideal Team Player

1. The Ideal Team Player Based on Patrick Lencioni’s Book The Ideal Team Player Phil Hassman [email protected] Carnivalgrp.com

2. Overview Discussion: Where do we see good and poor team players in work/life? What makes a good/poor team player? Opposite of Ideal Team Player The Three Virtues Different Combinations of Three Virtues Developing the Virtues 3

3. Discussion What are bad team experiences you’ve had? What was it like to be on those teams? What makes a poor team player? What makes you a poor team player? 4

4. The Opposite of the Ideal Team Player Up Next: 5

5. The Opposite of the Ideal Team Player Selfish Irresponsible Rude 6

6. The Opposite of the Ideal Team Player Selfish Irresponsible Rude 7 Overbearing Arrogant Self-Centered Condescending No motivation Dismissive Comfortable Unaware of others needs Interpersonally inappropriate Makes others uncomfortable

7. The Three Virtues of an Ideal Team Player Up Next: 8

8. The Three Virtues 9 Lacks excessive ego Quick to point out contributions of others Common sense about people Listen to others Looking for more Self-motivated and diligent Sustainable commitment Intuition of group dynamics Ask good questions

9. Combination of the Virtues Up Next: 10

10. Combinations of the Virtues 11

11. Combinations of the Virtues Humble Only: The Pawn Pleasant, Kindhearted, Unassuming No great need to get things done Few if any effective relationships Often left out of conversations and activities 12

12. Combinations of the Virtues Hungry Only: The Bulldozer Determined to get done but focused on self interest with no understanding of others Quick destroyers of teams Thrive in organizations/ teams with premium on productivity alone 13

13. Combinations of the Virtues Smart Only: The Charmer Entertaining and likable for a while Little interest in long term well being of others or team 14

14. Combinations of the Virtues Humble + Hungry: The Accidental Mess Maker Genuinely want to help and serve a team Don’t take misappropriate credit Lack understanding of how works or actions are received by others Colleagues get tired of cleaning up their mess Usually take corrective feedback with good humor 15

15. Combinations of the Virtues Humble + Smart: The Loveable Slacker Not looking for undeserved attention Adept at working with and caring about colleagues Do just what asked for and rarely seek more Limited passion for the work a team is doing Need significant motivation and oversight – drag team down 16

16. Combinations of the Virtues Hungry + Smart: The Skillful Politician Cleverly ambitious and willing to work hard Focused on self interest Good at portraying themselves as humble Thrive where individual performance rewarded over teamwork 17

17. Combinations of the Virtues Humble + Hungry + Smart: The Ideal Team Player Little ego and little need for attention or credit Comfortable sharing or missing accolades Energy, Passion, Personal Responsibility Says and does the right things to help team feel appreciated, understood, and included 18

18. Self Assessment 19 https://www.tablegroup.com/books/ideal-team-player/self-assessment/

19. Developing the Virtues Up Next: 20

20. Developing the Virtues Lack of humility rooted in insecurity Identify the root cause – acknowledging can be enough Exposure – a ct like you are humble Leader modeling – find someone you admire in this and replicate what they do 21 Developing Humility

21. Developing the Virtues Not just about increasing output but embodying the idea of going above and beyond Passion for the Mission and Team – connect to the importance of the work being done Clear Expectations – what is needed beyond specific job description Not Too Gentle Reminders – immediate, unambiguous feedback Encouragement – praise and recognition when signs of hunger Leader Modeling - find someone you admire in this and replicate what they do 22 Developing Hunger

22. Developing the Virtues Be sure to be clear on that deficiencies here are not about intention Basic Training – tools like DiSC and other OD trainings Real Time Feedback – Seek out and ask for others to tell you when not acting people smart Leader Modeling - find someone you admire in this and replicate what they do 23 Developing Smarts

23. Resources for You In closing: 24

24. Resources The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni Book https:// www.amazon.com/Ideal-Team-Player-Recognize-Cultivate-ebook/dp/B01B6AEJJ0 TED Talk from Patrick Lencioni https:// youtu.be/PRh80RyT74I Table Group Website https://www.tablegroup.com / At the Table Podcast with Patrick Lencioni https://www.tablegroup.com/at-the-table/ 25