What We Can All Learn From a College Rowing Team




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Summary: Success, in an organization and in life, is not a solo effort. It’s created through working together, working in sync with colleagues, clients, and valued friends or family. Through this reciprocity, small ideas grow into big plans, local efforts have a global impact, and productive managers become great leaders. It’s the power of leading without a title and getting greater results through coordinated efforts. In his new book “Working in Sync,” Whitney Mitchell tells the stories of eleven highly successful professionals who learned the principles of connection and teamwork on the Dartmouth class of ’86 crew – which he coached. After a twenty-fifth team reunion, Whit wanted to find out the secret to their successes. He conducted months of one-on-one interviews, uncovering outstanding insights on life, business, and success. And he saw a direct connection to his executive coaching clients. More below the media player. Listen to Whitney Mitchell The Indie Author Life Why do some teams succeed in turning around while others flounder and fail? Here’s a portion of what Whit Mitchell said recently: Q: How does one effectively engage and motivate employees to “jump on board” with organizational change and to row in the same direction? Whit: If [...]Similar Posts:Life, Love, and Business in HollywoodDon’t Let Hollywood Kill Your DreamTwo People, Looking For Something More…For Romance Click Any KeyMaking Sure Your Success Builds Wealth The post What We Can All Learn From a College Rowing Team appeared first on The Bookcast.