| 1. | Boss was also a friend |
| 2. | Worked/practiced hard so they could play hard |
| 3. | Mistakes were opportunities |
| 4. | Celebrated accomplishments |
| 5. | Extra effort |
| 6. | Accountability |
| 7. | Be there every day |
| 8. | Friendships |
| 9. | Collaboration |
| 10. | Mixed strengths/diversity |
| 11. | Shared vision |
| 12. | Commitment |
| 13. | Leaders in the group |
| 14. | Great communication within the group |
| 15. | Teamwork |
| 16. | Each had a role within the team |
| 17. | Determination |
| 18. | Respect |
| 19. | Acceptance of ideas/views |
| 20. | Sacrifice |
| 21. | Knowing where you are—what are your needs |
| 22. | Build relationships—take time to get to know each other |
| 23. | Have people been assigned to the right roles? |
| 24. | Honesty/Integrity |
| 25. | Humor |