Talent doesn't make the team-the team makes the talent. Why are some teams more motivated, innovative, and successful than others? Why do some groups of talented people fall short against lesser teams? And how do you go about building a high-performing team?

Dr. David Burkus understands that to build the best team, you must first shape the habits and practices that bring out the best in each member. Best Team Ever reveals what some of the world's most effective teams do, and shows you how you can do the same.

Banish the frustration of having a team of talented people who can't perform optimally. Discover how to develop a clear, concise understanding of how your team's culture affects its performance. Follow this simple, practical blueprint to cultivate a Best Team Ever environment and set your team on a path to success.

Review Quotes

"If you want to understand how high-performing teams work together to create value for all of the stakeholders, you won't find a more thorough guide than Best Team Ever."

- Alan Mulally, former CEO of Ford Motor Company and Boeing Commercial Airplanes

"One of the most enjoyable and yet well-researched business books I've read."

- Patty McCord, former Chief Talent Officer of Netflix and bestselling author of Powerful

"If you work, you probably work on a team. And if you work on a team, you definitely need this book. Drawing on compelling case studies and the latest research, David Burkus reveals the mystery behind why some teams click and others crash. Best Team Ever is practical, inspiring-and essential."

- Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of Drive, The Power Of Regret, and To Sell Is Human

"Whether you lead a team or just want to be on a better one, you'll want to pick up Best Team Ever. Well-researched, eminently practical, and clever, with terrific, off-the-beaten-path stories. A useful and thoroughly enjoyable read."

- Whitney Johnson, Thinkers50 Top 10 rated management thinker and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Smart Growth and Build an A Team

"Best Team Ever is a step-by-step manual to building a team of people who don't just perform better, but are happier and more engaged as well. Whether you lead a team or just want to be on a better one, read this book."

- Marshall Goldsmith, World's #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of What Got You Here Won't Get You There

"Best Team Ever is packed with actionable insights that will not only help you build a high-performing team but also make working together a lot more fun. And with David Burkus's gift for storytelling, this book is an absolute pleasure to read!"

- Liz Wiseman, New York Times bestselling author of Multipliers and Impact Players

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .63 Inches (D)

Weight: .85 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Sub-Genre: Management Science

Genre: Business + Money Management

Number of Pages: 198

Publisher: Twinbolt

Format: Hardcover

Author: David Burkus

Language: English

Street Date: May 30, 2023

TCIN: 89826166

UPC: 9781544541754

Item Number (DPCI): 247-43-2721

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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