Why do some teams thrive while others fail?

We call the greatest sports teams dynasties. We envy the culture at companies where employees love going to work. Those in a dysfunctional family dream about the loving family next door. Some small but courageous military units have performed so well that they shifted the course of an entire battle. You might think the answer is easy: leadership, of course. Sure, that’s crucial, but what if certain other pivotal team members meant the difference between success and failure? As a member of the inaugural flight deck crew of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, Darren Sapp had a front-row seat for excellence in action. That team achieved remarkable success, but not without lessons from tragedy. He has witnessed a dozen other teams since and watched their rise, but for a few, their fall. 

You’ve probably read a dozen books on leadership, but Sapp brings you one focused on teamwork. He draws extensively from military examples, complemented by stories from all walks of life. He’ll show you the ingredients the good ones depend on and how the bad ones suffered because they didn’t follow the recipe. He’ll provide you with the key indicators to find the right team to join or how to fix the one you’re on. The good news is that any team can build a winning model with the right tools. Sapp will show you the way.