Whatever the industry, its great leaders share basic qualities. In his book, Think Like a Champion: Building Success Once Victory at a Time, Denver Broncos coach Mike Shanahan shares his insight into the principles of creating a winning team on, or in, any field.

Here is Shanahan’s 15-point game plan for winning teams:

1. Teams matter more than individuals.
2. Every job is important.
3. Treat everyone with respect.
4. Share both victories and defeats.
5. Accept criticism.
6. Keep the boss well-informed.
7. Focus on your work ethic, not others.
8. Allow for differences in lifestyle.
9. Be more creative than predictable.
10. Let go of failed ideas.
11. Employ structure and order.
12. Reward those who produce.
13. Find different ways to motivate your employees.
14. Keep your employees fresh.
15. Protect your system.

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