This book was written to help leaders use some of the valuable lessons learned from winning teams to help your team become more successful.

These 30 lessons remind leaders that a tradition of winning alone won’t make them successful. You have to continue a tradition of winning every day, whether you are a professional football team or any other type of organization. The lessons focus on such topics as:

• teamwork (emphasizing team—rather than individual— performance)

• learning from the players (those on the field are often in the best position to understand what changes need to be made)

• superstars (the problem with relying on the performance of a single performer)

• bench strength (having individuals you can call upon with little notice)
  • unsung heroes (taking time to recognize those whose performances are important but may go unnoticed)

  • Each lesson is covered in a separate section and includes an inspirational summary statement and thought-provoking leadership questions, such as:
• how can you ensure that all of your employees stay in the game even during discouraging and difficult times they may face?

• how do you keep score at work?

• does everyone have the essential skills required to do their jobs?

• does your team have a game plan?