The ability to motivate and inspire teammates is an underappreciated skill, but crucial for building high-performing teams, according to Vanessa Druskat, an associate professor of management and entrepreneurship at the University of New Hampshire. The Texas Longhorns finished their regular season with a 33-3 record and a top seed in the NCAA tournament. Senior walk-on guard Sarah Graves, who rarely plays for the team, is known for her energy-management skills and dedication to her teammates. Druskath suggests that leaders need to adopt three habits in order to build effective teams: establish a sense of belonging, understand the situation and team behaviors, and lead through values.