Here's the secret -- a good team is built around people who are solidly dependable. What that means is you can give a reasonable estimate for the work, are a po

Here's the secret -- a good team is built around people who are solidly dependable. What that means is you can give a reasonable estimate for the work, are a positive person, and aren't too much of a bother to anyone. The team is pushed forward in meaningful ways by the really ambitious and smart ones, but they tend to move on quickly after becoming bored. These people are great to have while they are there, but they leave so often that it feels like a revolving door. But that employee who I can give work to and depend on to be there in a year plus time frame? That's the one a good manager goes to bat for during the tough times.