Teamwork is fundamental to ecommerce success. Even solopreneurs work with others — customers, suppliers, service providers, freelancers.
These new books aim to help leaders build effective teams.
Culture Design: How to Build a High-Performing, Resilient Organization with Purpose
Culture Design
by James D. White and Krista White
Combining decades of executive experience with a millennial entrepreneurial perspective, the father-daughter team shows how to apply design thinking to people, helping business leaders create the culture that best fits their customers and goals.
The Strength of Talent: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Profit
Strength of Talent
by Mike Goldman
Asserting that “if you want to scale your company, you have to scale your people,” Goldman, a veteran leadership coach and consultant, provides a five-step framework for assessing, retaining, and growing talent, including moving underperformers out.
Team Intelligence: How Brilliant Leaders Unlock Collective Genius
Team Intelligence
by Jon Levy
Arguing that creating effective teams is the true measure of a leader, Levy aims to identify the skills that propel teams to exceptional results. Published just last week, “Team Intelligence” is already the top seller in two categories on Amazon.
In his bestselling 2021 book, “You’re Invited: The Art and Science of Connection, Trust, and Belonging,” Levy shares his methods for connecting with others that he believes are the key to success in work and life.
Team Players: The Five Critical Roles You Need to Build a Winning Team
Team Players
by Mark Murphy
On a winning team, everyone plays their position, whether the competition is sports or business, asserts Murphy. He identifies five key functions of team members and explains how creating the right mix of people eliminates problems such as pointless meetings, uneven workloads, and clashing agendas.
Built on Belief: Why Cultures of Commitment Are the Competitive Advantage
Built on Belief
by Matt Marcotte
According to Marcotte, “people — not products — are a brand’s secret sauce.” An MBA instructor on consumer and brand relationships and consultant for top global brands such as Apple and Tory Burch, he shares how impactful companies lead with purpose.
Manage Yourself to Lead Others: Why Great Leadership Begins with Self-Understanding
Manage Yourself to Lead Others
by Margaret C. Andrews
Andrews, who teaches an executive development course at Harvard, shows readers how to identify their personal leadership style and develop their abilities. Reviewers hail her book as “refreshingly practical” and “a masterclass.”
You and We: A Relational Rethinking of Work, Life, and Leadership
You and We
by Jim Ferrell
Human relationships are key ingredients of work and life, and crucial differentiators in a world where employees compete with machines. So says Ferrell, who uses storytelling to illuminate how business owners can foster connections, overcome divisions, and create community.
Unicorn Team: The Nine Leadership Types You Need to Launch Your Big Ideas with Speed and Success
Unicorn Team
by Jen Kem
A “next big thing” idea needs the right team to make it happen. The author, a brand strategist with a background in tech, retail, health, and consumer products, distills her experience into a road map for driving innovation and building an exceptional team..
How to Hire: The Essential Guide to Recruit and Retain the Right People
How to Hire
by Clint Smith
This standout guide to creating a culture that attracts and retains the best workers offers more than the usual hiring advice. Writing for managers without human resources expertise, Smith, a founder and CEO, shares his experiences and provides practical methods for building a team of high performers.