Why Teams Win : 9 Keys to Success in Business, Sport and Beyond

by Saul L. Miller

• ISBN13: 9780470160725
• ISBN10: 0470160721
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-07-01
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

A top sports psychologist reveals the nine keys to winning, in sports or businessSuccess in business is often based on the quality of the teams within the business. Even personal success is often based on a person's ability to work well with others. In Why Teams Win, top sports psychologist Saul Miller reveals the nine key factors that contribute to great teams and teamwork. Drawing on his extensive experience as a teamwork consultant with teams in sports, healthcare, and corporations, he provides insight from successful team leaders to reveal what makes great teams and how they win. Readers will discover how to improve their personal, organizational, and team performance at every level.Saul L. Miller (Vancouver, BC) is a performance specialist consultant who works with high-achievers in sports, business, the arts, and other areas. He is one of North America's leading sports psychologists, and his clients include such companies as GM, IBM, Motorola, Nike, and Sony.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

The Nine Qualities of Winning Teams

A Sense of Purpose: A Meaningful Goal

Talent

Leadership

The Game Plan

Commitment

Feedback

Confidence

Chemistry

Identity

Character and a Winning Formula

Different Teams, Different Demands

Applications and Team Exercises

References

Bibliography

Index

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