The Power of a Positive Team
by Jon Gordon
Gordon's team principles: shared vision, positive culture, weeding negativity, communication, connection, commitment, care and the pursuit of excellence, with examples from sports and business. It is motivational and practical in equal measure, with exercises at the end.
Read it if…
you coach or lead a team and want an upbeat, usable playbook.
Skip it if…
you want research on team dynamics; it is a practitioner's book.
Three things you will actually use
- Culture is what you tolerate; weed negativity early.
- Communicate more than you think is necessary.
- Connection precedes commitment.
Do this first
Hold a 'one word' meeting: each person picks the word that defines their contribution this season.
Our verdict
Upbeat and practical.
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