Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership

The book,  Team Players , by leadership expert and  New York Times  bestselling author,  Mark Murphy , explains why a team needs more than strong leaders—it needs the right mix of  five roles and talents  to succeed.   In addition, Murphy reveals that the secret to extraordinary teams isn’t making everyone the same—it’s embracing and leveraging fundamental differences through those five distinct team roles. No amount of teambuilding, trust, or cohesion can overcome having the wrong mix of people in the room.   The five essential roles and talents are:   The  Director  assumes a leadership role   within the team, guiding its direction and making important, difficult, and even unpopular decisions.   The  Achiever  immerses themselves in the details of accomplishing tasks and getting things done, with a keen eye for delivering error-free work.   The  Stabilizer  keeps the team on track with meticulous...