If you’ve ever wondered why some organizations thrive, while others seem to shrivel up and die, you may want to look closely at their culture. I was honored recently to have been asked by author Dianne Crampton to write the Foreward for her upcoming book, TIGERS Among Us, which stresses the importance of winning team cultures and why they thrive. She shares with us stories from world-class organizations like Zappos.com, cut flower grower Dos Gringos, and advertising agency Tribe Inc., and offers tips, inventories and exercises throughout the book.

Here is part of my Foreward for the book:

“If your goal is to build a high functioning organization that redefines success for you and your team, you have the right book in your hands. History is replete with stories, from boardrooms to battlefields, of smaller organization out-maneuvering and out-performing their larger, better-funded adversary. How is this possible? The common denominator is found in the organization’s team culture and the unparalleled loyalty of its members.

When I met Dianne Crampton in Los Angeles last year, I was immediately intrigued as she shared with me the premise of this book. I’d been blessed to serve on elite teams while in the military, and had significant…” (read the complete Foreward and first chapter of TIGERS Among Us by clicking here).

In preparation for the launch of this exciting book, Dianne has made available a couple of free gifts for us. If you’d like a free white paper on How to Reduce Team Conflict, as well as a Team and Leadership Newsletter containing tips and strategies for building your team, please visit the TIGERS Among Us website. By signing up, you’ll also receive updates on the upcoming book release.

Here’s to your success!