Think of a team situation in your business or school career where you could have applied the SOUL method Coach Dungy has developed. How would you introduce the model to your team?

In his latest book, Soul of a Team, co-written with Nathan Whitaker, Dungy asks the question: “What separates the truly great teams from the mediocre ones?” His answer can be found in “four simple yet highly effective principles — selflessness, ownership, unity, and larger purpose.” Those four principles form the acronym S.O.U.L.

To illustrate these very principles, Dungy — in his first foray into fiction writing after penning six self-help/motivational books — tells the story of the Orlando Vipers, a fictional football team, in desperate need of a winning season. The Vipers’ story becomes a metaphor for these principles and, as the book notes, transferred to any profession or walk of life. Dungy’s advice — and the team’s march to victory — is rooted in his Christian faith and the values that come with it. For most people, succeeding in life requires mastering the art of teamwork. Whether at work, school, church, or home, virtually everyone is part of a team—and when they work well, teams can accomplish more than individuals working by themselves.

But not all teams are created equal. When a team isn’t functioning well, individual strengths can be undermined and weaknesses accentuated, making the work environment a terrible place to be. So what does a truly effective team environment look like, and how can you create one within your own organization?

As a former Super Bowl-winning coach, Tony Dungy is an expert at building and bringing out the best in a team. Drawing on his experiences from years of coaching and working with other leaders, this football fable lays out four essential principles practiced by truly effective teams. Telling the story of a fictional NFL team looking for a turnaround, The Soul of a Team not only identifies some of the most common issues that hold a team back but also lays out a game plan for winning teamwork. Whether you aspire to be a better leader or a stronger team player, The Soul of a Team will show you how to contribute to a stronger, healthier, more productive team destined for success.
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