"Daniel Coyle spent three years researching the question of what makes a successful group tick, visiting some of the world's most productive groups--including Pixar, Navy SEALs, Zappos, IDEO, and the San Antonio Spurs. Coyle discovered that high-performing groups relentlessly generate three key messages that enable them to excel: 1) Safety - we are connected. 2) Shared Risk - we are vulnerable together. 3) Purpose - we are part of the same story....

The founders of the Jack Welch Management Institute, a fully accredited online MBA program, present a guide to overcoming modern business challenges, with recommendations for creating effective strategies, leading others, and building a thriving career.

Named by The Washington Post as one of the 11 Leadership Books to Read in 2018
When it comes to recruiting, motivating, and creating great teams, Patty McCord says most companies have it all wrong. McCord helped create the unique and high-performing culture at Netflix, where she was chief talent officer. In her new book, Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility, she shares what she learned there and elsewhere...

"Great teammates don't just impact you today; they impact you for the rest of your life. From the moment Jon Gordon heard about George Boiardi and the Hard Hat he was intrigued and captivated. Over the years he visited George's coaches, attended several "21 Dinners" held in his honor, met his family, talked to his teammates and observed how he inspired all who knew him. The Hard Hat is an unforgettable true story about a selfless, loyal, joyful, hard-working,...

An award-winning columnist and journalist describes how businesses that structure their teams into functional departments, or "silos," actually hinder work, cripple innovation, restrict thinking and force normally smart people to ignore risks and opportunities. --Publisher's description.

The children at Napville Elementary School always ignore Officer Buckle's safety tips, until a police dog named Gloria accompanies him when he gives his safety speeches.

"We're better together! When we work as a team, we can do everything from scoring a goal to tackling a school project or cleaning the garage. Bright, cheerful illustrations paired with engaging photos and lively text make learning about teamwork fun, while engaging activities put the social and emotional learning into action. Explore how life works when we pull together"--

Collaboration is one of the defining characteristics of the tech industry, and young readers can relate to the dynamic processes of brainstorming and working together in a group. This volume emphasizes that ideas evolve as more people provide input. With real-world examples of collaboration between students, the book describes how working together leads to a stronger end product, both in software and in everyday life.

"Jack wants to win the math competition, but it's not his best subject. Luckily, he's been paired with a math whiz! Can they work together to win?"--P. [4] of cover.

Patrick Jane is a celebrity psychic whose wife and child are viciously murdered by an elusive serieal killer called Red John. Devasted, Patrick admits his paranormal act is fake, renounces his earlier life and uses his astonishing skills of observation and analysis. These talents make him appear psychically gifted and helps him bring killers to justice. At crime scenes across California, Patrick now helps an elite team of detectives break their toughest...