7 Commitments of a Great Team

From Jon Gordon, 17-time bestselling author, top leadership speaker, and the #1 consultant to elite CEOs, championship coaches, and high-performing teams in the NFL, NBA, and MLB, comes a powerful new fable on what it takes to build a truly great team.

What separates great teams from the rest? It''s not just talent—it''s commitment.

In The 7 Commitments of a Great Team, we follow the journey of Tim, a struggling leader facing declining business performance, low team morale, and self-doubt. While visiting his old college coach who is on his deathbed, Coach Richie reminds him of a lesson from years past: “Teammates are forever.”

This poignant moment triggers a powerful flashback to Tim''s past, where his team defied all odds and achieved something remarkable. As Tim reflects on that experience, he realizes that the same 7 Commitments that led to success back then can be applied to his current team—and to any team striving to achieve extraordinary results together.

Through engaging storytelling, real-world lessons, and actionable insights, Jon Gordon reveals the seven commitments that great teams must make to build trust, foster connection, overcome adversity, and achieve extraordinary success.

• ✔ The 7 Commitments Every Team Needs – Proven principles to transform any team into a high-performing, united force.
• ✔ The Secret to Building Unshakable Trust – Simple, yet powerful team-building exercises that create deeper connections.
• ✔ Why Positivity Is a Competitive Advantage – Learn how optimism fuels resilience and success, even in tough times.
• ✔ The Best Way to Hold Your Team Accountable – Strike the perfect balance between accountability and encouragement.
• ✔ The Formula for Giving Your Best – A powerful equation that individuals and teams can use to maximize their potential.
• ✔ How to Turn Challenges and Change into Growth – Discover how the greatest teams use adversity and change to grow stronger.
• ✔ The Mindset Shift That Leads to Long-Term Success – Focus on the relationships that drive the process to build a lasting legacy.

Whether you''re a business leader, coach, entrepreneur, or team member, this book will inspire you to commit, lead with purpose, and build a team that wins, thrives, and leaves a lasting impact.

A team that reads this book together and applies its lessons will become stronger together and achieve more together.