This is about the people side: are these the right people on your team? The filter he gives you:
- Humble. Not about them.
- Hungry. Self-driven, no pushing needed.
- Smart. Not IQ. EQ.
I’ll reach for this before core values half the time. Core values are great, but a lot of them are table stakes. Humble, hungry, smart cuts deeper. I’ve never met someone who was all three that I didn’t want to work with.
The first half is a fable, the second half is the framework (classic Lencioni), and a quick read. There’s even an assessment you can use for hiring and coaching.
