{"product_id":"the-ideal-team-player-how-to-recognize-and-cultivate-the-three-essential-virtues-hardcover","title":"The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate the Three Essential Virtues - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePatrick M. Lencioni\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his classic book, \u003ci\u003eThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team\u003c\/i\u003e, Patrick Lencioni laid out a groundbreaking approach for tackling the perilous group behaviors that destroy teamwork. Here he turns his focus to the individual, revealing the three indispensable virtues of an ideal team player.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Ideal Team Player\u003c\/i\u003e, Lencioni tells the story of Jeff Shanley, a leader desperate to save his uncle's company by restoring its cultural commitment to teamwork. Jeff must crack the code on the virtues that real team players possess, and then build a culture of hiring and development around those virtues. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the fable, Lencioni presents a practical framework and actionable tools for identifying, hiring, and developing ideal team players. Whether you're a leader trying to create a culture around teamwork, a staffing professional looking to hire real team players, or a team player wanting to improve yourself, this book will prove to be as useful as it is compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"You guys really dropped the ball on the teamwork project.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThey didn't say anything, so Jeff continued, focusing on Bobby. \u003ci\u003e\"You said it wasn't just posters and t-shirts, but what else was it?\"\u003c\/i\u003e Before they could answer, he went on. \u003ci\u003e\"Because you don't seem to know what you mean when you talk about team players.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"We didn't say--\"\u003c\/i\u003e Clare wanted to explain, but Jeff wouldn't let her. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Oh wait. I forgot.\"\u003c\/i\u003e Jeff was being sarcastic, but not rude. \u003ci\u003e\"You do have one clear definition. A person can't be a jackass.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey laughed, but in a guilty sort of way. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In his classic best-selling book, \u003ci\u003eThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team\u003c\/i\u003e, Patrick Lencioni laid out a groundbreaking, new approach for attacking the dangerous group behaviors that destroy teamwork. Here, he turns his focus to the individual member of a team, revealing the three indispensable virtues that make some people better team players than others. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLencioni's latest page-turning fable is the story of a leader desperate to save his company by cracking the code on the virtues that define a true team player. Jeff Shanley takes over his family's locally revered construction firm and realizes that the only way to deliver on the two biggest projects in the company's history is to rapidly build a culture of hiring and development around those virtues.To do that, he'll have to confront and risk losing talented employees who don't know how to work on a team, and convince his fiery VP of operations not to lower the company's hiring standards in the face of short-term business pressure. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the fable, Lencioni presents a powerful framework and easy-to-use tools for identifying, hiring, and developing ideal team players in any kind of organization.Whether you're a leader striving to create a culture of teamwork, a human resources professional looking to hire real team players, or an employee wanting to make yourself an invaluable team member, \u003ci\u003eThe Ideal Team Player\u003c\/i\u003e will prove \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eto be as practical as it is compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ideal Team Player\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"No business author alive today packs more wisdom per page than Patrick Lencioni. This book is elegant in its simplicity and will radically alter what it means to be a true team player.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Travis Bradberry, co-author, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmotional Intelligence 2.0\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I've used this model with my executive team, and it flat out works!\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Steve Smith, CEO, Equinix, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In his signature story-telling style, Lencioni brings to life the three foundational virtues of a real team player. Let everyone in your organization read this book and watch your results soar.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Verne Harnish, founder of Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO); author, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eScaling Up (Rockefeller Habits 2.0)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Determining who will join the team is critical to an organization's competitive advantage. In \u003ci\u003eThe Ideal Team Player, \u003c\/i\u003e Pat Lencioni simplifies that process and empowers leaders to make great people decisions.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Dee Ann Turner, 30-year vice president of talent, Chick-fil-A, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Pat Lencioni tells this story with simplicity, common sense, and amazing wisdom. It's a must-read for everyone from CEOs to first time employees.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Bob Ladouceur, legendary football coach, De La Salle High School; subject of the movie \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen The Game Stands Tall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePATRICK M. LENCIONI \u003c\/b\u003eis founder and president of The Table Group, a management consulting firm specializing in executive team development and organizational health. As a consultant and keynote speaker, he has worked with thousands of senior executives and their teams in organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to high-tech startups to universities and nonprofits. Lencioni is the author of 11 best-selling books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Advantage.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo learn more about Patrick, and the products and services offered by his firm, The Table Group, please visit www.tablegroup.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.3 x 5.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 10, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52478825988403,"sku":"9781119209591","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/cG5rR0RIMnNCUGZrYUZYNkFzd2ltUT09.webp?v=1759661914","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-ideal-team-player-how-to-recognize-and-cultivate-the-three-essential-virtues-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}