The Carpenter

After watching his alma mater, Cornell University, play Duke in the semi-finals of the 2007 NCAAA Lacrosse Championship, international bestselling author Jon Gordon was inspired to uncover what made Cornell play with such passion and determination. His quest led him to the origin of lacrosse and the Native Americans who created it, to the heart of a special young man who gave his life to the sport, and to the spirit of a team who played for a bigger purpose. In this business fable inspired by his discovery, Jon reveals the keys to building a winning team, including how to recruit and retain the right talent to fit your culture, create a system that develops your talent within your culture, turn your tragedies and defeats into defining moments, and much more.

• Shows how to create a winning team and rally it towards purpose-driven goals
• Written by Jon Gordon, the bestselling author who inspires readers around the world with such books as the Wall Street Journal bestseller The Energy Bus, The No Complaining Rule, Training Camp, The Shark and the Goldfish, and Soup: A Recipe to Nourish Your Team and Culture

This story about the heart of a leader and the spirit of a team will inspire any reader in any profession to put their heart into everything they do and build their own wining team.

About the Author

JON GORDON is the author of numerous bestselling books and his inspirational talks have inspired audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by countless Fortune 500 companies, school districts, hospitals, sports teams, and nonprofits.