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Summary
Is it true that there really is no “I” in team? We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Hall of Fame soccer icon Kristine Lilly talk about building a Powerhouse with wisdom from her recently-released book that she co-authored by that very name.
Bob’s Thought of the Day
We’ll explore:
- That a team is simply a group of individuals who’ve come together in order to achieve a common goal.
- A powerful quote from legendary NFL Champion Coach, Vince Lombardi.
- How putting one’s interests ahead of the team or organization also hurts the individual.
Interview with Kristine Lilly
You’ll discover:
- Kristine’s perspective on the recent World Cup.
- Why the United States Women’s National Team is a dynasty.
- What it means to be a “powerhouse.”
- Four actions teams must take in order to become a Powerhouse: Transform, Empower, Achieve, Motivate.
- A powerful story about Tracey Bates (a real hero) helping Kristine with her fitness test.
- How immense preparation created the environment for Kristine’s most famous play.
- What is meant by a “culture of extra.”
- The purpose of Kristine’s TeamFirst Soccer Academy (tri-founded with Mia Hamm and Trisha Venturini-Hoch)
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Interview Links
- KristineLilly13.com
- Powerhouse: 13 Teamwork Tactics that Build Excellence and Unrivaled Success by Kristine Lilly and Dr. John Gillis, Jr. with Dr. Lynette Gillis
- TeamFirst Soccer Academy
- Hire Kristine to speak
- Connect with Kristine on Facebook
- Follow Kristine on Twitter
- Follow Kristine on Instagram
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About the Book
The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be. Joe learns that shifting his focus from getting to giving — constantly and consistently creating value for others — leads to exceptional returns.
Rapidly going from national bestseller to global phenomenon, The Go-Giver has gained a devoted following with over a million copies sold. It’s utilized as a resource in major corporations to small businesses, in schools and churches, in book clubs, and more. Nearly a decade since its original publication, this timeless story continues to help its readers find fulfillment and greater success in business, in their personal lives and in their communities.