{"product_id":"the-soul-of-a-team-a-modern-day-fable-for-winning-teamwork-hardcover","title":"The Soul of a Team: A Modern-Day Fable for Winning Teamwork - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTony Dungy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNathan Whitaker\u003c\/b\u003e (With)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the \u003ci\u003eNew York\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eTimes\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Mentor Leader\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eQuiet Strength\u003c\/i\u003e comes a book sure to transform your team or organization \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor most people, succeeding in life requires mastering the art of teamwork. Whether at work, school, church, or home, virtually everyone is part of a team--and when they work well, teams can accomplish more than individuals working by themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut not all teams are created equal. When a team isn't functioning well, individual strengths can be undermined and weaknesses accentuated, making the work environment a terrible place to be. So what does a truly effective team environment look like, and how can you create one within your own organization?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a former Super Bowl-winning coach, Tony Dungy is an expert at building and bringing out the best in a team. Drawing on his experiences from years of coaching and working with other leaders, this football fable lays out four essential principles practiced by truly effective teams. Telling the story of a fictional NFL team looking for a turnaround, \u003ci\u003eThe Soul of a Team\u003c\/i\u003e not only identifies some of the most common issues that hold a team back but also lays out a game plan for winning teamwork. Whether you aspire to be a better leader or a stronger team player, \u003ci\u003eThe Soul of a Team\u003c\/i\u003e will show you how to contribute to a stronger, healthier, more productive team destined for success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eQuiet Strength\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Mentor Leader\u003c\/i\u003e comes a book sure to transform your team or organization!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEveryone wants to be part of a winning team--whether at work, school, church, or home. But not all teams are created equal. When a team isn't functioning efficiently, individual strengths can be undermined and weaknesses accentuated, leading to conflict, underperformance, and an unpleasant work environment. When teams are functioning well, however, \u003ci\u003eeveryone\u003c\/i\u003e benefits, not only in terms of games won, quotas met, or profits accumulated, but also through deeper personal relationships, stronger mentor leadership, individual growth, and long-term sustainability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Soul of a Team\u003c\/i\u003e, Hall of Famer Tony Dungy draws on more than 40 years of experience coaching and developing teams to explore the four essential principles practiced by truly effective teams. Using the story of a fictional NFL franchise in need of a turnaround, Tony identifies the most common issues preventing a team from reaching its full potential; then he lays out a practical, \u003ci\u003eproven\u003c\/i\u003e game plan for creating a winning environment that fosters continued success on and off the field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you aspire to be a better leader or an indispensable team player, \u003ci\u003eThe Soul of a Team\u003c\/i\u003e will show you how to contribute to a stronger, healthier, more productive team destined for success.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the flap: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTerry Hodges has a problem.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs president of the Orlando Vipers, he had expected bigger and better things from his team by now--if not a Super Bowl win, at least multiple playoff berths. But when a crushing loss against Dallas knocks the Vipers out of the playoffs picture for the third season in a row, Terry reaches his breaking point.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAre the players the problem?\u003cbr\u003eThe coaches?\u003cbr\u003eShould he just blow the whole thing up--fire everyone and start over from scratch?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnsure what to do, Terry asks his good friend, Super Bowl-winning coach and Hall of Famer Tony Dungy, to come on board and help him identify what the Vipers are doing wrong, then lay out a plan for turning the fledgling franchise around.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter meeting with the coaching staff and observing the team throughout the offseason, Tony quickly realizes the problem: The Vipers lack \"SOUL.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat follows is an engaging and entertaining fable that explores the four key principles Coach Dungy believes characterize every successful team, both on and off the field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlong the way, readers are treated to an unforgettable cast of characters and a unique insider's look at the inner workings of an NFL franchise as they come together to discover the soul of a team.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.3 x 5.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 22, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771855700256,"sku":"9781496413765","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/350da9bbf73497ac4411a823316bb250.webp?v=1780395522","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-soul-of-a-team-a-modern-day-fable-for-winning-teamwork-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}