I have a friend named Michael, who possesses a unique trifecta of talents: he's a remarkable singer, an outstanding guitar player, and an even more impressive leader. For many years, Michael served as the worship leader at a church I attend. Each week, he seamlessly assembled a group of incredible singers and musicians, who willingly devoted their time, making sacrifices to serve our community.

What consistently astounded me was how Michael managed to rally these phenomenal musicians week after week. And all of this without any monetary incentive! One day, driven by curiosity, I asked Michael, "How do you consistently persuade these great musicians to perform together week in, week out, without any pay?" Michael's response was as insightful as it was simple: "Great musicians love to play with other great musicians. They're even willing to do it for free."

This principle, I realized, isn't exclusive to music—it extends to high-performing teams in any field. High performers...