It is rare, which is why we often have that great team/project that we miss so much because it was just right. You can interpret the Steve Jobs quote about A p

It is rare, which is why we often have that great team/project that we miss so much because it was just right. You can interpret the Steve Jobs quote about A players hiring A players, and B's hiring C's (and so on) as a reflection of technical skill, but I think it's a lot more about personality and psychological safety than technical skill. A good team often seems to focus job interviews on the person, not the technology. Yes, make sure the person can do the job technically, but really focus on whether they'll get along and work well with the team. Make sure they are a good fit. That's A players hiring A players.