The common wisdom is people leave bad leaders or managers, and it’s true to a greater extent. Some people do move on due to lack of opportunity or for external reasons like family, but a good leader can be a huge retention benefit to a company.

Overlooked in this adage is the impact a good team plays as well. Researchers looked into why soldiers were willing to risk their lives in battle, and the number one reason was for their fellow soldier. Not big ideals, threats of court martial or their commanding officer’s orders.

Building a great team is the responsibility of every leader. Even when you can’t choose those on your team, setting the example, encouraging interactions and facilitating conflict resolution skills should be a top priority every day. A team that works great together will become a great team and keep its individual members committed.