In esports, poor behavior is often excused because of talent. Yet, it’s often the most talented who most need structure and direct feedback in order to accept responsibility or act as a decent teammate. We all know there are hierarchies in team environments. If you ask any failing roster who to replace, generally the answer is their weakest player or the one (forced role-wise into) making sacrifices for others. And often that change is a form of cope, masking the fundamental issue: protecting a talented-ego at the top of the hierarchy. Teams where conditions discourage ego-based behaviors are most likely to reach their collective potential. You’re better off facing the resistance from that ego led player than be held hostage because of their insecurities disguised by their talent.