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The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork
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The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork (2001) (edit title/settings)

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Everyone who works with people is realizing that the old autocratic method of leadership simply doesn't work. The way to win is to build a great team. John C. Maxwell has been teaching the benefits of leadership and team building for years. Now he tackles the importance of teamwork head on,... read more

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  • “The question is not, Will you participate in something that involves others? The question is, Will your involvement with others be successful?”
  • “Someone said that only people who can see the invisible can do the impossible.”
    John Maxwell
  • “A greater starter alone is simply not enough if a team wants to go to the highest level.”
    John Maxwell
  • “We are where we want to be, we aren't where we ought to be, but thank goodness we aren't where we used to be.”
    Lou Holtz
  • “The most fundamental management truth I've learned is that what gets rewarded gets done.”
    John Maxwell
  • “You can do what I cannot do. I can do what you cannot do. Together we can do great things.”
    Mother Teresa
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  • The people on a team will sacrifice and work together only if they can see what they're working toward.
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  • 'The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.'
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  • People who build successful teams never forget that every person on a team has a role to play, and every role plays its part in contributing to the bigger picture.
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  • As you work to build a team, look at each person's experience, skills, temperament, attitude, passion, people skills, discipline, emotional strength, and potential. Only then will you be ready to help a team member find his or her proper place.
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  • People have a tendency to adopt the attitudes of those they spend time with-to pick up on their mind-sets, beliefs, and approaches to challenges.
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  • 'Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.'
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  • If you do everything alone and never partner with other people, you create huge barriers to your own potential.
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  • Only when players come together and give up their own agendas can the team move up to a higher level.
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  • 'It's all right to aim high if you have plenty of ammunition.' That's what resources are: ammunition to help you reach a goal.
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  • 'It marks a big step in your development when you come to realize that other people can help you do a better job than you could do alone.'
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When you look at the ways people conduct their lives, you can tell pretty quickly who recognizes and embraces the truth of the Law of Significance.

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Acknowledgments
Introduction

1. The Law of Significance
One Is Too Small a Number to Achieve Greatness

2. The Law of the Big Picture
The Goal Is More Important Than the Role

3. The Law of the Niche
All Player Have a Place Where They Add the Most Value

4. The Law of Mount Everest
As the Challenge Escalates, the Need for Teamwork Elevates

5. The Law of the Chain
The Strength of the Team Is Impacted by Its Weakest Link

6. The Law of the Catalyst
Winning Teams Have PLayers Who Make Things Happen

7. The Law of the Compass
Vision Gives Team Members Direction and Confidence

8. The Law of the Bad Apple
Rotten Attitudes Ruin a Team

9. The Law of Countability
Teammates Must Be Able to Count on Each Other When It Counts

10. The Law of the Price Tag
The Team Fails to Reach Its Potential When It Fails to Pay the Price

11. The Law of the Scoreboard
The Team Can Make Adjustments When It Knows Where It Stands

12. The Law of the Bench
Great Teams Have Great Depth

13. The Law of Identity
Shared Values Define the Team

14. The Law of Communication
Interaction Fuels Action

15. The Law of the Edge
The Difference Between Two Equally Talented Teams Is Leadership

16. The Law of High Morale
When You're Winning, Nothing Hurts

17. The Law of Dividends
Investing in the Team Compounds Over Time

Afterword

Notes

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  • Countability: Countability is the ability for a person on a team to be counted upon during crunch time.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. John C. Maxwell (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: 2001
ISBN: 0785274340
Page Count: 256

Classification edit see section history

  • Library of Congress: 2001 132671
  • Dewey: 658.402

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Young Adults

This will be useful for any mature young adult who want to be a successful member of his or her team.

Links to Supplemental Material edit see section history

  • Maximum Impact: A website to help a person, corporation, or team to implement the elements taught in this book.

Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
  • Art of the Leader

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