The best teams have this secret weapon | Adam Grant

Big stars might get all the attention, but they're not the reason a team succeeds. Organizational psychologist (and host of TED's podcast WorkLife) Adam Grant explains how the real stars -- on the court or at the office -- have one surprising trait in common.
Adam hosts the TED Audio Collective podcast WorkLife with Adam Grant--a show that takes you inside the minds of some of the world's most unusual professionals to discover the keys to a better work life. Listen to WorkLife with Adam Grant wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to the TED Audio Collective: / tedaudiocollective
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[@sherlynwong4983]

The art of living both "humility and narcissisim" is beautiful, great talk!

[@yahalife]

The nice thing about teamwork is that you always have others on your side.

[@teamdunny]

Great stuff!

[@MrAykut23]

The best TED talkers are the ones that have the longest speeches and keep their audience engaged for all of it

[@MichaelBerthelsen]

"Your spouses know who you are!"😂😂😂 Very true...

[@ahmedramadan7245]

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[@MichaelBerthelsen]

The Fuzz Misogynist much...?

[@MichaelBerthelsen]

The Fuzz Sorry, I've never tried pegging. Did you enjoy it, something you recommend? And it's interesting that you don't seem to be able to wrap your head around the idea that an equal partnership based on mutual love and respect can exist. I feel sorry for you, and for your partner. And a little pity too, I guess. Some people just aren't cut out for living in a decent world, I guess...

it's a little story but so nice and smart. Little down to earth stories make teded talks better :D

[@ShawneeUnion]

Toronto fans extra confused after this one. Perfect Ted Team, two all stars and a bunch of solid role players.

[@donultrawide]

Soooooooo uh

[@neilomwera3695]

REAL INSPIRING

[@DrRove]

I love how the chart at 2:04 doesn't actually mean anything. "Narcissistic leaders are 4 effective, but humble leaders are 4.5 effective! Wow!"

[@SuperMarvinthegreat]

2:12 lmao what type of graph is that? effectiveness on a scale on 1-5? based on what? and who decides who is humble?

[@jam2031]

a lot of what he said sounded like he pulled it out of his butt..

[@rodanhassan5780]

Try looking to the bottom right. psycnet.apa.org/record/2015-02573-001

[@nickbyrd1027]

You need to take a Research Methods class, my friend.

[@yingghit97]

"Balance is the path toward perfection!"

[@MemphiStig]

Battiier was here as a Grizz for a while, and he was my personal fave. Very smart, very sound, probably one of the best players all around. solid, dependable, serious, humble. if the superstars were more like him, they'd be better players. Batman Forever!

[@4WARD5]

Carries need supports.

[@marelyruiz1321]

I really want to strive to be the best teammate anyone can have. He's one of the best Ted Talkers ever.

[@JsForLyf23]

Less effective with 4 stars?? Tell that to the Golden State Warriors lol

[@quickisgod]

Nice

[@0kkelvin]

After I've learned about narcissistic personality disorder, victims of narcissists, narcissistic parents, narcissistic bosses, etc. I don't agree with this whole concept of humble narcissim. The reason for this is that I've watched videos about "healthy narcissism" and I agree with the criticism that the concept is flawed.

[@crlsdario]

That's why French football team PSG is a mess when they play international important games!

[@Cornwall1888]

Carlos Montero what about Real Madrid, especially in the early 2000’s? Zidane Figo Beckham Carlos Ronaldo Raul Casillas....

[@ilyas6062]

Yeah, what about Real Madrid from about over a decade ago?

[@SP-df1nm]

@Cornwall1888 they did worse when Ronaldo and Beckham came in Real.

[@Matt-ux8hh]

What about the warriors? They have 4 all stars and are doing great

[@mranonymous8291]

Matt Alves The thing about the warriors is that 2 of their all stars have a game that resemble that of a role player like Draymond who is both a great, versatile defender and playmaker but also not someone you are gonna see score the ball a ton. Then there is Klay who is also a great defender but who is also able to do so much with so few touches.

[@AstigJoe]

Klay scored 35 points to force a game 7 this playoffs

[@mranonymous8291]

Joe Astig But he did so within the flow of the offense. A good example would be when he scored 60 points with just 11 dribbles.

[@KaileeWalters]

iconic

[@s0ngf0rx]

He said more stars means more egos, and that could lead to conflict. Feel like the Warriors stars are all willing to defer to each other and enjoy playing within a system for the team. And they're all both great playmakers and shooters, which isn't always the case for all the stars of a basketball team.

[@sebastianelytron8450]

Excelling at what you do ≠ superstardom

[@ericlego321]

Sebastian Elytron 2018 okc thunders in a nutshell

[@dchristi09]

Look at Team Canada men's hockey. That team is FULL of stars. They're unstoppable.

[@HashimWarren]

Yeah right

[@Bearryder]

Where's the rest of the talk?

[@Joesfosterdogs]

same is true of great bands...for every Van Halen you need a Michael Anthony!

[@TPABenjoyer]

Andre Igoudala is to the Warriors as Shane Battier was to the Miami Heat

[@benrose3753]

“Shane Battier is a good role player that won 2 championships with the heat and he was humble so all humble role players can give you multiple championships”

[@Matthew.Morcos]

"You are better off with 2 stars on the court than 4' Looks at Golden State Never mind

[@andrewadami3920]

Bit your own tongue there didn't you. :) Haha, nice save.

[@Creepzza]

There is an anime anout this kind of thing. It's called Kuroko no Basket. Recommend it to anyone who likes anime :)

[@tnmygrwl]

What about the Warriors?

[@antonygonzalez813]

The nets should have watched this

[@provingyouwrongdaily8795]

Ok

[@MrAykut23]

1:25 Hahaha. Have you heard of the Golden State Warriors

[@benjaminsmith7307]

But they’re an exception and it makes sense because if you look at their stars they r still very humble

[@MrAykut23]

Benjamin Smith He wasnt taking into account coaches like Steve Kerr. Yeah i like Curry & Draymond, dont know much about Klay. But KD actually said that, he was surprised Curry didnt have an ego - which would perhaps suggest the opposite for him

[@aikimark1955]

I hate to admit that Shane is one of the 'good guys' to come out of Duke. I'll vote for him when he runs for some public office. Yes. I'm a #tarheel

[@Deliquescentinsight]

I prefer a champion team over a team of champions - this is an old lesson, but forgotten all too frequently

[@benrose3753]

“You are better with 2 stars on the court than 4” lollll has this guy seen the warriors??

[@splakacheus]

Tell that to GSW

[@weltfenos1021]

Wheres the intro?

[@Derpster2493]

All basketball players should have four hands.

[@ahmedramadan7245]

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[@youngjohn5076]

Same reason OKC sucks with 3 all star

[@ilyas6062]

I still don't get how having a team of 2 top talent is better than having a team of 4 top talent. Can someone please further explain this to me? Thank you.

[@mb6158]

Like he said, too many stars can lead to egos clashing. Each star is going to want some of the limelight by making big plays, and if each star starts playing for that reason, there's going to be less team play and more individual play. In a team game, too much individual play is detrimental to the group. So it's better to have ~2 stars and more specialized players filling other roles that can increase team cohesion.

[@BitcoinMotorist]

Shane Battier is a legend, he's a superstar, he's an all time great. He's a first ballot hall-of-famer. Your argument is invalid.

[@dukes1993724]

Lebron needs to take Kendrick’s advice and Be Humble. #3-6

[@aidanmurphy6779]

Good Players?

[@funployee]

People complaining about Lebron after opening the video, pausing it, and scrolling down to comment.

[@rudy1999]

Lol, he put on Heat who were destroyed in 2011 and 2014 Finals xD

[@grasz]

lost me @1:27 Warriors 4star swept Cav's2 lol

[@nutmaster652]

Warriors have 5 stars you forgot to count JR Smith

[@alextsats]

"It's better to have 2 stars than to have 4." Have you heard about a team called Golden State Warriors?

[@jacksomartin]

3:35 yanny or laurel?!

[@wasp3192]

Dubs with 4 all stars just pulled off a back to back and they swept Bron....

[@AlexisTimers]

The best secret weapon is to say wakanda for ever and that it

[@blidge8282]

Competitive gamers have known this for decades.

[@BeybladerDC]

Lol then there's golden State

[@eddiew2325]

beyspong Strong golden state was better without KD. That being said I just found out my dog is cheating on me

[@davidrosenfeld8576]

LeBron played there for 4 years and they went to the Finals all 4 years. I think they would have been fine without Shane Battier, who gets lionized because he played for Duke and is a smart guy.

[@freebirdiii]

Better off with 2 stars on the court than 4? Nobody tell this guy about the Warriors...

[@santiagomarshall1447]

What is soccer?

[@-TK-]

baby don't hurt me

[@santiagomarshall1447]

I search soccer in Google and football comes up, what’s up with naming football “soccer”

[@sirgems5926]

Go watch kuroko no basket

[@-TK-]

Sir Gems go watch real basketball

[@NA-df4wh]

COUGH COUGH.....WARRIORS

[@dragateli]

Him being humble had nothing to do with him being able to point out weaknesses in opposing players directly. Not a well proven point imo

[@iLikeSkittlesOG]

"2 stars is better than 4" ... time to close this vid

[@icedoutelite]

Lebron James is the secret weapon huh?

[@gorillaguerillaDK]

icedoutelite No, watch the video again!

[@josh2tone799]

yeah watch the video again bro

[@SharpDesign]

Humility.

[@mantistoboggan4994]

Yup

[@heraldojacques8386]

He could've chosen any team, but he chose the Miami heat. SMDH

[@psychedelicpain420]

He chose the best team. What did you expect? L.A. Lakers? Please...

[@ZachandTee]

lebron is just the goat

[@jack-gf6jw]

So by your 4 is worse than 2 logic Kevin Love and LeBron are going to crush the Warriors right? Cuz that's pretty much what you just implied

[@ZNotFound]

jackson schmitt Depends on their egos.

[@thespoileddoggos]

"Lebron James and TWO OTHER STARS.." SMH

[@antonalm7689]

A tall black man.

[@fmills1583]

I'm here to hear Ted talk, WTF is this click bait BS?

[@rightwingindonesian]

"Big stars might get all the attention, but they're not the reason a team succeeds" Does this guy even watch basketball? The Boston Celtics were better coached, had better players, and a better system. Yet, the Cavs won the ECF with their only play being give the ball to LeBron. Shane Battier wasn't the difference maker in 2012. It was LeBron not choking.

[@theexistenshield]

"You're actually better off with two stars on the court than four" - More like you're actually better off watching the last two seasons of the NBA and apply all the ego stuff you mention to yourself cause you might have a point or two but that statement is simply FUKeN WRONG, like most TED speakers pretending to re-discover the wheel.

[@lowkii712]

The best teams has lebron or kd

[@ahmedramadan7245]

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[@Odyvers]

We want Ganesh on stage Ganesha

[@TheDegbring]

I automatically downvote clickbaits like this without watching.

[@shridharrawat766]

I hate the 2010-2014 heat teams

[@Odyvers]

We want Gaurav Chaudhary on stage.

[@kyleelpel9402]

This guy doesnt sound like a person with a brain

[@goldflashgly513]

That was a waste of 4 minutes of my life.

[@SkengManNZ]

Garbage. Where are the intellectuals? Unsubscribed

[@MubQ10]

This is the worst ted talk ever

[@Iambriangregory]

You offering anything better Einstein duh and let us know I humbly have an open mind even to somebody like you smh

[@lamb_214]

What about the Warriors?