“Great teams do not hold back with one another. They are unafraid to air their dirty laundry. They admit their mistakes, their weaknesses, and their concerns without fear of reprisal” (pg 44).

“If we don’t trust one another then we cannot be the kind of team that ultimately achieves results” (pg 44).

“If you let profit be your only guide to results, you won’t be able to know how the team is doing until the season is almost over” (pg 77).

“Politics is when people choose their words and actions based on how they want others to react rather than based on what they really think” (pg 88).

“When people don’t unload their opinions and feel like they’ve been listened to, they won’t really get on board” (pg 94).

“Disagree and commit” (pg 95).

“Once we achieve clarity and buy-in, it is then that we have to hold each other accountable for what we sing up to do, for high standards of performance and behavior. And as simple as that sounds, most executives hate to do it, especially when it comes to a peer’s behavior, because they want to avoid interpersonal discomfort” (pg 98).

“It’s about you. You have to decide what is more important: helping the team win or advancing your career” (pg 124).

“Some people are hard to hold accountable because they are so helpful. Others because they get defensive. Others because they are intimidating” (pg 148).

Grade: A

Loved this book. Easy read and fully inspiring/helpful. I even pushed my staff through our own staff evaluation. You can see it here: Fall Semester STAFF Evaluation (5)(1).docx

A strong read for anyone in leadership.

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