Best Team Ever: The Surprising Science of High-Performing Teams

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Talent doesn’t make the team—the team makes the talent. Why are some teams more motivated, innovative, and successful than others? Why do some groups of talented people fall short against lesser teams? And how do you go about building a high-performing team? Dr. David Burkus understands that to build the best team, you must first shape the habits and practices that bring out the best in each member. Best Team Ever reveals what some of the world’s most effective teams do, and shows you how you can do the same. Banish the frustration of having a team of talented people who can’t perform optimally. Discover how to develop a clear, concise understanding of how your team’s culture affects its performance. Follow this simple, practical blueprint to cultivate a Best Team Ever environment and set your team on a path to success. Review "If you want to understand how high-performing teams work together to create value for all of the stakeholders, you won't find a more thorough guide than Best Team Ever." — Alan Mulally , former CEO of Ford Motor Company and Boeing Commercial Airplanes "One of the most enjoyable and yet well-researched business books I've read." — Patty McCord , former Chief Talent Officer of Netflix and bestselling author of Powerful "If you work, you probably work on a team. And if you work on a team, you definitely need this book. Drawing on compelling case studies and the latest research, David Burkus reveals the mystery behind why some teams click and others crash. Best Team Ever is practical, inspiring—and essential." — Daniel H. Pink , New York Times bestselling author of Drive , The Power Of Regret , and To Sell Is Human "Whether you lead a team or just want to be on a better one, you'll want to pick up Best Team Ever. Well-researched, eminently practical, and clever, with terrific, off-the-beaten-path stories. A useful and thoroughly enjoyable read." — Whitney Johnson , Thinkers50 Top 10 rated management thinker and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Smart Growth and Build an A Team "Best Team Ever is a step-by-step manual to building a team of people who don't just perform better, but are happier and more engaged as well. Whether you lead a team or just want to be on a better one, read this book." — Marshall Goldsmith , World's #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of What Got You Here Won't Get You There "Best Team Ever is packed with actionable insights that will not only help you build a high-performing team but also make working together a lot more fun. And with David Burkus's gift for storytelling, this book is an absolute pleasure to read!" — Liz Wiseman , New York Times bestselling author of Multipliers and Impact Players About the Author Dr. David Burkus is a sought-after international speaker and bestselling author. Since 2017, Burkus has been ranked multiple times as one of the world's top business thought leaders. His insights on leadership and teamwork have been featured in the Wall Street Journal , Harvard Business Review , USA Today , Fast Company , the Financial Times , Bloomberg Businessweek , CNN , the BBC, NPR, and CBS This Morning. A former business school professor, Burkus now works with leaders from organizations across all industries, including PepsiCo, Fidelity, Adobe, and NASA.