The book in this article, "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team," is a book that influenced me, as well as his other (maybe more) famous book, "The Ideal Team Player

The book in this article, "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team," is a book that influenced me, as well as his other (maybe more) famous book, "The Ideal Team Player." Both are very easy reads, and have good content. The latter book introduces traits to look for in candidates/coworkers: "humble, hungry, and (people) smart." This is an overly simple framework, but I find it often useful for identifying issues with myself, teammates, and interview candidates. This is especially handy for technical roles. It's generally easier to identify and quantify technical strength than it is to know if the person is/will be effective in the role. These books help fill in the gaps of the soft skills framework.