team player
noun
: someone who cares more about helping a group or team to succeed than about his or her individual success
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In addition, recognize others, connect with them and join in as a team player.
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Tracy Brower, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Maryland's top federal prosecutor has proven himself a valuable team player who ought to be kept on duty.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2025
Like Wolff, Grace is a team player, the center of a big ensemble cast.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
This method shifts the conversation from critique to collaboration, positioning you as a team player focused on collective success.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Tracy Brower, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Maryland's top federal prosecutor has proven himself a valuable team player who ought to be kept on duty.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2025
Like Wolff, Grace is a team player, the center of a big ensemble cast.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
This method shifts the conversation from critique to collaboration, positioning you as a team player focused on collective success.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Team player.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/team%20player. Accessed 25 Jan. 2025.
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