Teamwork Books

Teamwork books that go beyond typical teamwork articles. Several books illustrate how much successful coaches stress the importance of team communication.

The Winner Within,
by Pat Riley

Pat Riley emphasized teamwork, team dynamics, and sacrifices along the way while leading the L.A. Lakers basketball team to multiple NBA championships in the 1980s. He speaks of a Core Covenant, values that bind people together and make the difference when they apply to everyone. Order this book.

Coaching For Commitment: Managerial Strategies for Obtaining Superior Performance,
by Dennis Kinlaw

Building commitment is the initial part of the coaching process that precedes one’s ability to solve problems and improve performance. The author addresses coaching as reinforcing, encouraging, giving feedback, and demonstrating. He also discusses functions coaches must perform such as counseling, mentoring, tutoring, and confronting as a part of coaching and superior leadership. Order this book.

Team Players And Teamwork,
by Glenn M. Parker

Definitions of an effective team, a look at team-player styles, making team players into team leaders, and how to work with ineffective team players. Also, a closer look at the four stages of team development and achieving team balance. Order this book.

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The Wisdom of Teams,
by Jan Katzenbach And Douglas K. Smith

Those who share the same vision will pursue common objectives that ensure success by holding each other accountable. Discover how to lead teams and tips for getting "unstuck." Order this book.

Everyone's A Coach,
by Don Shula

Book summary coming soon.
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