Great team players, those who put the group ahead of their own self-interest, are always in demand and unquestionably have a positive impact on productivity, culture, and team morale. Beyond some innate characteristics that make someone inherently more or less likely to be a team player, there are some intentional practices a leader can put into place that will encourage a team-first mindset. Drs. Drew Brannon and Cory Shaffer discuss five factors that leaders should avoid when cultivating a team player mentality.