The document discusses positive synergy, which occurs when two or more parts work together to produce results greater than the sum of individual parts. Positive synergy in humans can occur when people with complementary skills cooperate, such as when one person sits on another's shoulders to reach a high apple. In business, positive synergy results from teams, mergers and acquisitions that combine products, business lines or markets to increase performance beyond individual efforts. The document advocates developing a win-win mentality and valuing differences to achieve positive synergy.