{"product_id":"the-7-commitments-of-a-great-team-isbn-9781119757382","title":"The 7 Commitments of a Great Team","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cb\u003eJon Gordon,\u003c\/b\u003e 17-time bestselling author, top leadership speaker, and the #1 consultant to elite CEOs, championship coaches, and high-performing teams in the NFL, NBA, and MLB, comes a powerful new fable on what it takes to build a truly great team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat separates great teams from the rest? It's not just talent—it's commitment.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe 7 Commitments of a Great Team,\u003c\/i\u003e we follow the journey of Tim, a struggling leader facing declining business performance, low team morale, and self-doubt. While visiting his old college coach who is on his deathbed, Coach Richie reminds him of a lesson from years past: \u003ci\u003e“Teammates are forever.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis poignant moment triggers a powerful flashback to Tim's past, where his team defied all odds and achieved something remarkable. As Tim reflects on that experience, he realizes that the same 7 Commitments that led to success back then can be applied to his current team—and to any team striving to achieve extraordinary results together.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough engaging storytelling, real-world lessons, and actionable insights, Jon Gordon reveals the seven commitments that great teams must make to build trust, foster connection, overcome adversity, and achieve extraordinary success.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e✔ \u003cb\u003eThe 7 Commitments Every Team Needs\u003c\/b\u003e – Proven principles to transform any team into a high-performing, united force.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e✔ \u003cb\u003eThe Secret to Building Unshakable Trust\u003c\/b\u003e – Simple, yet powerful team-building exercises that create deeper connections.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e✔ \u003cb\u003eWhy Positivity Is a Competitive Advantage\u003c\/b\u003e – Learn how optimism fuels resilience and success, even in tough times.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e✔ \u003cb\u003eThe Best Way to Hold Your Team Accountable\u003c\/b\u003e – Strike the perfect balance between accountability and encouragement.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e✔ \u003cb\u003eThe Formula for Giving Your Best\u003c\/b\u003e – A powerful equation that individuals and teams can use to maximize their potential.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e✔ \u003cb\u003eHow to Turn Challenges and Change into Growth\u003c\/b\u003e – Discover how the greatest teams use adversity and change to grow stronger.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e✔ \u003cb\u003eThe Mindset Shift That Leads to Long-Term Success\u003c\/b\u003e – Focus on the relationships that drive the process to build a lasting legacy.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're a business leader, coach, entrepreneur, or team member, this book will inspire you to commit, lead with purpose, and build a team that wins, thrives, and leaves a lasting impact.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA team that reads this book together and applies its lessons will become stronger together and achieve more together.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Teammates Are Forever 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Disconnected, Discouraged, Disappointing Results 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Commitments Are Greater Than Goals 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 A Visit to Vino 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Commitment #1: Commit to the Vision and Mission of the Team 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Attack a New Opportunity 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Commitment #2: Commit to Staying Positive Together 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Commitment #3: Commit to Giving Your Best 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 The Roller Coaster 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Commitment #4: Commit to Getting Better 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Love Tough 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Commitment #5: Commit to Connect 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 The Safe Seat 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Team Beats Talent 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Commitment #6: Commit to Each Other 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Loss 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 I Am… 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Stronger Together 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 An Unexpected Fan 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Forever Teammates 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 The 6 Commitments 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Commitment Recognizes Commitment 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 The Funeral 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 The Power Inside You 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 The 7th Commitment 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Forever Impact 151\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Book Resources 157\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments 163\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e About the Author 165\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Other Books by Jon Gordon 167\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJON GORDON\u003c\/b\u003e is a 17x bestselling author, top 3 leadership speaker, and consultant who has worked with many of the top leaders and organizations on the planet. He impacts millions of people each year with his books, talks, podcasts, and messages. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisit him at JonGordon.com\u003c\/b\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe 7 Commitments of a Great Team\u003c\/i\u003e, we follow Tim, a struggling leader facing declining business performance, low team morale, and self-doubt. While visiting his old college coach who is on his deathbed, Coach Richie reminds him of a lesson from years past: “Teammates are forever.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis poignant moment triggers a powerful flashback to Tim’s past, where his team defied all odds to achieve a remarkable feat. As Tim reflects on that experience, he realizes that the same 7 Commitments that led to success back then can be applied to his current team—and to any team striving to achieve extraordinary results together. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough engaging storytelling, real-world lessons, and actionable insights, Jon Gordon reveals the 7 Commitments that great teams must make to build trust, foster connection, overcome adversity, and achieve extraordinary success.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou’ll learn: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Secret to Building Unshakable Trust: Simple, yet powerful team building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy Positivity Is a Competitive Advantage: Learn how optimism fuels resilience and success, even in tough times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Best Way to Hold Your Team Accountable: Strike the perfect balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Formula for Giving Your Best: A powerful equation that individuals and teams can use to maximize their potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Turn Challenges and Change into Growth: Discover how the greatest teams use adversity and change to grow stronger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mindset Shift That Leads to Long-Term Success: Focus on the relationships that drive the process to build a lasting legacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe 7 Commitments of a Great Team\u003c\/i\u003e is an entertaining, heartfelt, and thought-provoking read for all types of leaders and their teams. A team that reads this book together and implements the 7 Commitments will become stronger together.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003epraise for\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e 7 Commitments \u003ci\u003eof a\u003c\/i\u003e Great Team\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Jon is the best at helping leaders build successful teams. This book is an incredible tool filled with a set of tools for leaders to turn commitments into championships.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—SEAN McVAY,\u003c\/b\u003e Head Coach of the Los Angeles Rams \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Gordon has written a touching, insightful, and practical story that can transform any team that is willing to embrace the emotional depth of working together.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—PATRICK LENCIONI,\u003c\/b\u003e bestselling author, \u003ci\u003eThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Advantage\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Six Types of Working Genius\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Jon has written the book that every team should read. Read it and get better together.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—ED MYLETT,\u003c\/b\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Power of One More\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Every great team is founded in its members’ commitments to the team. In his book, \u003ci\u003eThe 7 Commitments of a Great Team\u003c\/i\u003e, Jon Gordon addresses the most important of these and how they work together to create value and growth for all. Thank you, Jon!”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—ALAN MULALLY,\u003c\/b\u003e former CEO of Boeing and Ford \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Jon combines masterful storytelling with the ultimate team building strategies to help leaders build a more committed, successful team.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—ERIK SPOELSTRA,\u003c\/b\u003e Head Coach of the Miami Heat  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book is an incredible tool filled with a set of tools for leaders to turn commitments into championships.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eSean McVay,\u003c\/b\u003e Head Coach of the Los Angeles Rams \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e “Gordon has written a touching, insightful, and practical story that can transform any team that is willing to embrace the emotional depth of working together.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003ePatrick Lencioni\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author, \u003ci\u003eThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team, The Advantage\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Six Types of Working Genius\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Jon has written the book that every team should read. 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