there’s no genius without teamwork

When a music composer delivers a breathtaking live performance on the stage, it’s natural for everyone to heap praises on her and label her a “maestro.” However, we forget that there’s an entire orchestra and their epic, matchless synchronicity and collective skill behind the stellar performance.

Without an accomplished orchestra, the title maestro is just a misnomer. Here’s the thing:

The maestro at the center doesn’t make the orchestra look great.

A great orchestra makes the person at the center look like a maestro.

And the same applies in the business world as well.

The genius at the top doesn’t make the team look great.

A great team makes the person at the top look like a genius.