The word teamwork has been bandied about lately, especially in the current Zeitgeist which is uber-focused on company culture. Most business owners misunderstand the true meaning of the word, often confusing it for compliance or productivity. Teamwork encourages being collaborative and innovative while also honoring individual achievement and out-of-the-box thinking. In this month’s Management Resource Shelf, we have found three podcasts and three books that take the topic to the next level. And as a bonus, don’t miss HVAC Uncensored. Their July episode features our own Ruth King. 

  HVAC Uncensored
Hosted by Gil Cavey Jr.

The July episode in the link features our own Ruth King. Rated the #1 HVAC podcast, it is meant to help those in the trade industry be better at what they do. By giving business tips, technical advice, how to make more money, or bringing in more money from a guy who does exactly what you do. At the same time having fun or having a good laugh. Hearing what needs to be said Uncensored “Pun Intended”. HVAC Uncensored Podcast with Gil Cavey Jr. Don’t miss the next episode or else!

Find it here. 

      

We’re All in This Together
Hosted by Mike Robbins

Leadership, teamwork, and company culture expert Mike Robbins shares his wisdom and insight, as well as interviews with interesting and influential business leaders, thought leaders, and change makers. Over the past 20 years, Mike has partnered with people, leaders, and teams within top organizations like Google, Wells Fargo, Microsoft, Schwab, the NBA, Genentech, eBay, the Oakland A's, and many others. He gets real about his own experience and with his guests, so that you can learn the truth behind his and their stories, how they've overcome challenges, and specific tips about leadership, teamwork, culture, and life. 

Find it here. 

    

A better way
The Teamwork Podcast
Hosted by Christian Napier and Spencer Horn

Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier discuss how the landscape for teamwork has shifted. For many, these uncertain times provide an opportunity to push the reset button; question every "as-is" business practice; find new, innovative ways to collaborate; and build a foundation for a bright future. To find a better way.

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Leaders Eat Last
By Simon Sinek

In his bestselling sophomore book, Leaders Eat Last, Simon takes us to the next level of understanding why some teams pull together and other organizations do not. Sinek details all the elements of the leadership challenge. For a company to be successful, its leaders need to understand the true purpose of their organization and use that purpose as a NorthStar not only in how they conduct themselves as a business but also in how they care for those in their charge.

      

The Culture Code
By Daniel Coyle

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Talent Code 

In The Culture Code, Daniel Coyle goes inside some of the world’s most successful organizations—including Pixar, the San Antonio Spurs, and the U.S. Navy’s SEAL Team Six—and reveals what makes them tick. He demystifies the culture-building process by identifying three key skills that generate cohesion and cooperation and explains how diverse groups learn to function with a single mind. Coyle offers specific strategies that trigger learning, spark collaboration, build trust, and drive positive change. 

Find it here. 

      

Elevate Your Team: Empower Your Team to Reach Their Full Potential and Build A Business That Builds Leaders
By Robert Glazer

Glazer, a serial entrepreneur, award-winning CEO, and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author, shares a framework of proven, actionable strategies that will help you up your game as a leader, help your team reach their full potential, and most importantly build the new generation of leaders from within your organization.

Every leader knows this delicate balancing act: to simultaneously generate better performance from your team, retain top talent, and build your organization's leaders of tomorrow, without inducing burnout. This is the playbook for a results-oriented, learning-driven culture that elevates its people to meet the company's ever-changing growth needs.

Find it here.