Includes bibliographical references and index.; The value of A-players -- Would you know an A-player if you met one? : defining your A-player profile -- Three steps to creating an A-player team -- Right under your nose : leveraging people you already know -- Don't just sit there. Reach out! -- Finding new pools of A-player talent -- The basics of on-line recruiting -- Using recruiters wisely -- Interviewing and the economic value of good looks -- Popping the hood on candidates using assessment tools.;