The I in Team: Missing Ingredients for Team Success

Michael McMillan · John J. Murphy

Jan 2014 · Sourcebooks, Inc.

About this ebook

Cultivating high-performance teamwork is like growing a garden. We get out of it what we put into it. The i in Team challenges common misperceptions about teamwork and exposes the critical ingredients missing from many of today's teams, businesses, and organizations. In it, authors Michael McMillan and John Murphy show you how to experience a paradigm shift, transcending independent thinking and unleashing interdependent power. This book will show you how to tap the unique potential, inputs and talents of the individuals on your team, while creating more intrigue, involvement and interaction among team members. In reading The i in Team, you'll discover that not only is there an "i" in team, there are many.

About the author

MICHAEL McMILLANhas a well-deserved reputation for creative thinking and delivering innovative results. He founded a visual communications firm that attracted a Who’s Who of international businesses, and his work has been recognized by major design, marketing and advertising organizations around the world. Michael’s direction on Michael Jordan’s New York Times best-selling pictorial autobiography Rare Air established a new standard and niche in retail publishing, and led to several more award-winning coffee-table books, including Mario Andretti, The NBA at 50 and John Deere’s Genuine Values. After twenty years of growth and success, Michael sold his firm to pursue new challenges and interests. As an author, Michael shared his unique insight on creative thinking in his best-seller,Paper Airplane: A Lesson for Flying Outside the Box, which conveys a profound and lasting message about the power of innovation and the courage to take action. Other works by Michael include: The Power of Teamwork: Co-authored with former Blue Angels pilot Scott Beare, this compelling book explores key principles embraced by the Blue Angels. The Simple Truths of Service: Michael worked with Ken Blanchard and Barbara Glanz to produce this moving book about the importance of heartfelt customer service. To date, the viral video Michael created has been seen by more than 10 million people. The Race: Michael collaborated with Mac Anderson to turn a poem into a visually stunning book that stresses the importance of perseverance. Pink Bat: In this innovative story, Michael shows how to turn problems into solutions. The creative DVD movie Michael produced to accompany the book reinforces his ideas in a new, exciting format. Michael’s breadth of knowledge and experience, combined with his story-telling ability, makes him a much-sought-after public speaker. He connects with audiences of all ages, leaving them both motivated and committed to embrace a future of endless possibilities. To learn more visit: michaelmcmillan.com

JOHN J. MURPHY is a highly recognized author, speaker and management consultant. Drawing on a diverse collection of team experiences as a corporate manager, consultant and collegiate quarterback, John has appeared on over 400 radio and television stations and his work has been featured in over 50 newspapers nationwide. As founder and president of Venture Management Consultants (www.venturemangementconsultants.com), John specializes in creating high performance team environments, teaching leadership and team development, and leading team kaizen events. He has trained thousands of “change agents” from over 50 countries and helped some of the world’s leading organizations design and implement positive change. John is a critically-acclaimed author and sought-after speaker. Among his other books are: Beyond Doubt: Four Steps to Inner Peace; Reinvent Yourself: A Lesson in Personal Leadership; Agent of Change: Leading a Cultural Revolution; Pulling Together: The Power of Teamwork; Get a Real Life: A Lesson in Personal Empowerment; and The Eight Disciplines: An Enticing Look Into Your Personality.