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The 7 Commitments of a Great Team
"This book is an incredible tool filled with a set of tools for leaders to turn commitments into championships.” “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.” “Jon has written the book that every team should read. Read it and get better together.” “Every team in business and sports who implements these 7 Commitments will perform at a higher level together.” “Every great team is founded in its members’ commitments to the team. In his book, The 7 Commitments of a Great Team, Jon Gordon addresses the most important of these and how they work together to create value and growth for all. Thank you, Jon!” “Jon combines masterful storytelling with the ultimate teambuilding strategies to help leaders build a more committed, successful team.”
—Sean McVay, Head Coach of the Los Angeles Rams
—Patrick Lencioni, bestselling author, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, The Advantage, and The Six Types of Working Genius
—Ed Mylett, bestselling author of The Power of One More
—Mike Macdonald, Head Coach of the Seattle Seahawks
—Alan Mulally, former CEO of Boeing and Ford
—Erik Spoelstra, Head Coach of the Miami Heat
Jon Gordon (Author)
9781119757382, Wiley
Hardback, published 12 May 2025
144 pages
21.6 x 13.7 x 2.3 cm, 0.249 kg
From Jon Gordon, 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. What separates great teams from the rest? It's not just talent—it's commitment. In The 7 Commitments of a Great Team, 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: “Teammates are forever.” This 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. Through 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. A team that reads this book together and applies its lessons will become stronger together and achieve more together.
Whether 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.
Introduction ix 1 Teammates Are Forever 1 2 Disconnected, Discouraged, Disappointing Results 5 3 Commitments Are Greater Than Goals 11 4 A Visit to Vino 19 5 Commitment #1: Commit to the Vision and Mission of the Team 23 6 Attack a New Opportunity 31 7 Commitment #2: Commit to Staying Positive Together 37 8 Commitment #3: Commit to Giving Your Best 47 9 The Roller Coaster 55 10 Commitment #4: Commit to Getting Better 59 11 Love Tough 65 12 Commitment #5: Commit to Connect 71 13 The Safe Seat 79 14 Team Beats Talent 87 15 Commitment #6: Commit to Each Other 91 16 Loss 101 17 I Am… 105 18 Stronger Together 109 19 An Unexpected Fan 113 20 Forever Teammates 119 21 The 6 Commitments 123 22 Commitment Recognizes Commitment 129 23 The Funeral 133 24 The Power Inside You 139 25 The 7th Commitment 145 26 Forever Impact 151
Book Resources 157
Acknowledgments 163
About the Author 165
Other Books by Jon Gordon 167
Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]
