Gold Medal Strategies by Craig, Jim -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Cover Praise Title Page Copyright Dedication Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction 1: Great Teams Think of Themselves as Winning Underdogs

Kindle Your Competitive Fire Herb Brooks—A Winning Underdog for the Ages Commit to Proving the Doubters Wrong Victor, Not Victim—Results, Not Reasons Expect Adversity—It Never Gets Easier Accept the Challenge—Embrace the Opportunity Beyond the Ice—Other Coaches and Mentors

2: Great Teams Have a Shared Dream

Make the Quest Epic Have a Clearly Defined Mission, Values, and Messages Get with the Program—Or Get Out Leverage Individuality for Team Strength Bring People Together—In One Place Beyond the Ice—Other Mentors and Coaches

3: Great Teams Make Personal Sacrifices

Understand That Not Only You Sacrifice Sacrifice for Something You Love Sacrifice for Your Legacy Recognize and Show Appreciation for Those Who Sacrifice with You Beyond the Ice—Other Mentors and Coaches

4: Great Teams Hold Themselves and Others Accountable

Accountable, Yes. But for What? Pull Potential Out of People Accountability Is a Two-Way Street Beyond the Ice—Other Mentors and Coaches

5: Great Teams Are the Product of Picking the Right Players

Not Necessarily the Best Players—But the Right Ones Team Chemistry Is Essential Look for Those Who Will Dream Big—But Not Make Dreams Their Master Recruit the Dreamers Who Can Handle Defeat The Best Recruiters Are Master Salesmen Recruit the Right Values and Right Character Stick with the Plan—Own the Outcome Beyond the Ice—Other Mentors and Coaches

6: Great Teams Have a Real or Invented Enemy

Identify and Fixate on a Common Enemy Plan, Prepare, and Execute Be Ready for Anything—Respect Your Opponent The Enemies Within You Take on the Enemy Together Beyond the Ice—Other Mentors and Coaches

7: Great Teams Stay Young in Spirit and Outlook

Don't Let Your Players Get Comfortable The Technology Challenge Make the Workplace Fun—At Least Some of the Time Caring About Your People and Your Customers Makes the Workplace Fun Dare to Be Different—Push Innovation Take Care of Yourself—Be Good to Others Beyond the Ice—Other Mentors and Coaches

8: Great Teams Manage Through Ego and Conflict

Find a Buffer-A Go-Between No One Is Bigger Than Team Everyone Has an Important Role Agree to Disagree—Work It Out Get Outside Your Comfort Zone for the Team Beyond the Ice—Other Mentors and Coaches

9: Victory—The One and Only End Game

Define Victory What Will You Do with Your Victory?

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