- Bruce Brown, a relatively unknown NBA player, became the highest-paid player on his team after signing a two-year deal potentially worth $45 million.
- Brown's value lies in his soft skills and his ability to complement the talents of his colleagues on the court.
- His willingness to do the basketball grunt work and embrace defensive assignments made him essential to the success of his team.
- More NBA players now have $30 million annual salaries than CEOs of S&P 500 companies.
- Brown's contract shows the importance of recognizing the overlooked people whose contributions at work cannot be quantified.
The Job Where Being a Good Colleague Pays $22 Million a Year
Hard data is one way to measure employee performance. But so are soft skills. They’re the reason a role player is now the highest-paid player on his NBA team.
Ben Cohen
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