Synopses & Reviews
“This is a delightful story about likable characters discovering powerful, simple truths. A memorable read for anyone.”
—Patrick Lencioni, President, The Table Group; Bestselling Author
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and
The Advantage“The Carpenter is just another example of Jon Gordon as a master storyteller—unforgettable characters with inspiring messages—this thought provoking book places me in awe of Jon Gordon as an author, teacher, and leader.”
—George Raveling, Director of International Basketball, Nike
“I love everything Jon Gordon writes but this book takes his message and writing to another level. I was inspired to build a better life, career, and team with the greatest success strategies of all!”
—Cori Close, Head Coach, UCLA Women’s Basketball
“Jon Gordon weaves a masterful story that will capture your imagination, challenge your convictions, and deepen your faith.”
—Mark Batterson, Lead Pastor, National Community Church, Bestselling Author, The Circle Maker
“When you read The Carpenter you can’t help but become a better person and leader. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to build up people and build better teams.”
—Mike Smith, Head Coach of The Atlanta Falcons
“True success comes from helping others succeed. The Carpenter will inspire you to lead others through servanthood, compassion, and genuine humility.”
—Carl Liebert, President, USAA Capital Corporation
Synopsis
An inspirational fable that shows anyone how to put their heart into their work and build a winning teamAfter 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.
Synopsis
The CarpenterBestselling author Jon Gordon returns with his most inspiring book yet, filled with powerful lessons and the greatest success strategies of all.
Michael wakes up in the hospital with a bandage on his head and fear in his heart. The stress of building a growing business with his wife Sarah caused him to collapse while on a morning jog. When Michael finds out the man who saved his life is a carpenter he visits him and quickly learns that he is more than just a carpenter; he is also a builder of lives, careers, people and teams.
As the carpenter shares his wisdom, Michael attempts to save his business in the face of adversity, rejection, fear and failure. Along the way he learns that there’s no such thing as an overnight success but there are timeless principles to help you stand out, excel and make an impact on people and the world.
Drawing upon his work with countless leaders, sales people, professional and college sports teams, non-profit organizations and schools, Jon Gordon shares an entertaining and enlightening story that will inspire you to build a better life, career, and team with the greatest success strategies of all.
If you are ready to create your masterpiece, read The Carpenter and begin the building process today.
About the Author
Jon Gordon's bestselling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous NFL, NBA, and college coaches and teams, Fortune 500 companies, school districts, hospitals, and nonprofits. He is the author of 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. Jon invites you to visit and connect with him at www.JonGordon.com.
Table of Contents
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Rest
The Carpenter
Stressed
Busy
Design your Masterpiece
Be a Craftsman
You will Know
Everybody Loves The Carpenter
Believe
Talk to Yourself instead of Listen to Yourself
Sarah
Chaos
Love all of it
Love is a Commitment
People > Furniture
The Second Greatest Strategy of All
The Sandwich
The Third Greatest Strategy of All
Love, Serve, Care
Value
The Heart of Success
Failing
Success Takes Time
The Gift of Failure
Unfinished Work
Courage
A Glimmer of Hope
Be the Mission
All for One
Progress
Everything is Spiritual
Creating the Impossible
Build
Success is meant to be shared