Nigel Pearson is unwavering in his belief in the squad ethic.
Ever since the Leicester City boss returned to the club two-and-a-half years ago, he has built his team around having a group of players who work hard for each other. It has proven to be a fruitful philosophy.
They are by no means grinders, though.
Pearson clearly has plenty of skilful individuals at his disposal.
City played some exceptional, vibrant football on their way to winning the Championship last season.
Whenever asked about a single player's performance, though, Pearson will often caveat his praise by bringing the attention back to the team. It is the work of the team that allows the stars to shine.
The whole, as they say, is greater than the sum of its parts.
Those bad eggs in the City camp who threatened to upset the harmony and spirit of the squad, or were not prepared to give their all for the team, have been moved on.
That also applies to those players who are brought into the club.
Although Pearson has stated he does not just intend to sign "angels", his scouting staff will go into meticulous detail to understand the personalities, as much as the technical ability, of potential signings.
Dean Hammond knows that feeling. The midfielder was one of those new faces last season, brought in by Pearson to add some vital promotion experience to a young squad, having won the Championship with Southampton.
Pearson has done the same this season, too.
He has acquired Premier League experience this time in Matthew Upson and Marc Albrighton, to go with goalkeeper Ben Hamer and club record signing Leonardo Ulloa.
Hammond says, like himself last season, those new recruits felt right at home straight away.
"They were a part of the group as soon as they walked through the door," he said.
"We have got a great bunch of lads here and the team spirit is fantastic.
"Anyone who comes in, is part of the group straight away. They are welcomed with open arms and we look forward to working with them."
And work with them, they have.
Three wins in three so far in City's pre-season campaign and all but the injured Upson have featured. And in true Pearson style, keeping that level head and focus on the team has played a key role in his team talks.
"Just to take it all one game at a time," said Hammond of Pearson's message so far. "Just try to improve yourself, work as a team, keep that morale that we have together, and just continue it through the whole season.
"We are all working so hard and want to be ready for the Premier League."
