While leaders often think in terms of the big picture, small, focused teams are vital to an organization's success. Good team selection is critical for long-term results. Analyzing skills, behaviors, motivators and company culture can help a leader create the perfect teams.

It's often been said that having a few good friends is more desirable than having many acquaintances. The same can be said for job candidates. Time is money. Interviewing truly qualified and culturally-aligned candidates because of self-selection makes hiring more efficient and effective.