The substance of this book is real client experiences. It is neither a technical manual nor a recipe for how to do it all yourself. It’s a story about how we were able to turn a group of high performers into a truly Powerful Team. The teamwork that unfolded and the meaning that members and, by extension, their direct reports experienced was something we couldn’t keep to ourselves.
Throughout the story, you’ll see the team’s real-time impact on the organization. You’ll also notice people having fun at work. Don’t fret. It is possible to do both.
When we started our four-year engagement at a Fortune 500 company, we had no intention of writing about it. We also never planned to develop a model for team development. But what we discovered was so impactful that we need to share it with you.
"Excellent and practical! While there are many books on building great teams, this book stands apart, focusing on not only the team as whole, but also the individual members and intra-team relationships that can build or destroy the team's foundation. Bringing Marshall's and Jack’s expert knowledge with powerful stories and examples, Building the Powerful Team will leave you with actionable steps and the inspiration you need to take your teams to the next level."
- Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, the Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There.
"I expect that C4—Building the Powerful Team will displace Patrick Lencioni's Five Dysfunctions as the leading resource for creating effective teams. Readers get a real-world case study of an actual team trying to come together -- instead of a fictional fable -- along with valuable insights from top executive coaches and an extremely effective model for leading teams that get amazing results."
- Andrew Neitlich, Director, Center for Executive Coaching
We uncovered a framework, which we call C4 (C to the fourth power), that can help you build the business team of your dreams: a fast, efficient, and effective team confident enough to take on any challenge and succeed. A team that becomes a catalyst for change and a model for getting things done. A team that can be a massive boost to your bottom line. We call these Powerful Teams.
Our model is a comprehensive framework for transforming existing workgroups into Powerful Teams. The model consists of five categories: Change, Conduct, Communication, Championing and Trust which create a pyramid that teams climb to achieve reach full Power.
Getting a handle on teaming is essential because it is an effective method for getting things done. If executed correctly, teaming can foster a cooperative work environment where people enjoy themselves and are motivated to do better. Building a culture where employees feel connected and accountable to their peers is imperative in an era defined by more career mobility, less company loyalty, and holistic expectations for work.
When Marshall Calman and Jack Levitt met over 10 years ago, they quickly realized that their contrasting, yet complementary styles and backgrounds provided them a unique perspective when dealing with issues that their clients faced. they formed boutique firm LeaderStrong, where they developed their methodologies for coaching both individuals and teams and has successfully engaged at the executive level of small, medium and, as seen in this book, Fortune 500 companies.
By working closely with the team leader, team members, and the organization at large, we are able to help turn an old-school institution into a modern powerhouse.
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