{"product_id":"superteams-the-science-and-secrets-of-high-performing-teams","title":"Superteams: The Science and Secrets of High-Performing Teams","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e NEXT BIG IDEA CLUB MUST READ\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"The world needs this book.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--DANIEL COYLE, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Culture Code\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFlourish\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"An engrossing book, filled with surprising revelations and practical recommendations for unlocking the hidden potential in teams. It's a rare read that introduces fresh ideas about how to make groups more than the sum of their parts.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--ADAM GRANT, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eHIDDEN POTENTIAL\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTHINK AGAIN, \u003c\/i\u003e and host of the podcast Re: Thinking\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Ron Friedman's research cuts through the noise to show what actually matters: trust, clarity, and the courage to protect everyone's time and attention. \n\u003ci\u003eSuperteams\u003c\/i\u003e is evidence-based, refreshingly honest, and full of strategies that work whether your team sits in a single office or is scattered across time zones.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--DANIEL H. PINK, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Power of Regret \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Drive\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \" \n\u003ci\u003eSuperteams\u003c\/i\u003e is a great blueprint for building teams that stay focused, connected, and indistractable. Grounded in behavioral science and packed with actionable advice, Ron Friedman reveals how small design choices can transform the way people work together and drive peak performance.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--NIR EYAL, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eIndistractable\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBeyond Belief\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Required reading for CEOs who want real scale. If your company depends on you, you don't own a business. You own a job. Ron Friedman has cracked the code on what the best teams do differently and shows you how to build one that frees up your time and multiplies your impact.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--DAN MARTELL, \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBuy Back Your Time\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"If you've read one teamwork book, you've read them all--until now. Superteams is practical, surprising, and immediately useful. Ron Friedman is one of the clearest thinkers on the science of human performance at work.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--MARSHALL GOLDSMITH, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWhat Got You Here Won't Get You There\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A no-nonsense playbook for building a world-class team. Ron Friedman turns the science of high performance into simple, actionable steps any leader can use.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--JONAH BERGER, Wharton Professor and bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eContagious\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Catalyst\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Ron Friedman is one of the only business writers who gives you genuinely useful, practical advice--in the form of a page-turner! You won't be able to put down this fast-moving, unforgettable book.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--DORIE CLARK, \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of The \u003ci\u003eLong Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"There's s LOT of BS about what makes a great team. This book cuts through the blather, and give you exactly what you need to build your own superteam.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--MICHAEL BUNGAY STANIER, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Coaching Habit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Fascinating, well-researched, and practical.... \n\u003ci\u003eSuperteams\u003c\/i\u003e is a rare combination of science and storytelling. It delivers surprising, research-based insights that show with striking clarity how small changes in the way we work together can open the door to extraordinary results. An important and modern book for leaders who want teams that are both happier and higher performing.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--SHAWN ACHOR, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Happiness Advantage\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Power of Beliefs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"If you've ever wondered why some groups spark magic while others stall, \n\u003ci\u003eSuperteams\u003c\/i\u003e holds the answer. Ron Friedman delivers a masterclass in translating cutting-edge science into practical strategies for building teams that thrive.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--SCOTT BARRY KAUFMAN, Ph.D., author of \u003ci\u003eRise Above\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Superteams is a rare book: a data-driven, highly practical guide to what actually makes teams exceptional. Ron Friedman reveals that top performers don't succeed through nonstop collaboration or endless meetings. They thrive by creating the conditions for focused thinking, shared clarity, and frictionless communication. If you want a team culture where people think deeply, trust one another, and consistently produce great work, this book delivers.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--TIAGO FORTE, \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBuilding a Second Brain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRon Friedman, PhD, is an award-winning psychologist who helps leaders build high-performing teams. He is the bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Best Place to Work\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eDecoding Greatness\u003c\/i\u003e, and the founder of Superteams, Inc., where he delivers keynotes, workshops, and executive advisory to senior leaders around the world. An expert on human motivation, Friedman has served on the faculties of the University of Rochester, Nazareth College, and Hobart and William Smith Colleges. He contributes regularly to \n\u003ci\u003eHarvard Business Review\u003c\/i\u003e, and his work has been featured in \n\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eBloomberg\u003c\/i\u003e, NPR, CBS, FOX, NBC, \n\u003ci\u003eFast Company\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eInc\u003c\/i\u003e. 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