Every great group has a strong leader. The leaders of great groups love talent and know where to find it. Great groups are full of talented people who can work together. Great groups think they are on a mission from God. Every great group is an island - but an island with a bridge to the mainland.
Great groups see themselves as winning underdogs.
Great groups always have an enemy. People in great groups always have blinders on. Great groups are optimistic, not realistic. In great groups the right person has the right job. The leaders of great groups give them what they need and free them from the rest.