NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The writer of The Expertise Code unlocks the secrets and techniques of extremely profitable teams and supplies tomorrow’s leaders with the instruments to construct a cohesive, motivated tradition.
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The place does nice tradition come from? How do you construct and maintain it in your group, or strengthen a tradition that wants fixing?
In
The Tradition Code, Daniel Coyle goes inside among the world’s most profitable organizations—together with the U.S. Navy’s SEAL Staff Six, IDEO, and the San Antonio Spurs—and divulges what makes them tick. He demystifies the culture-building course of by figuring out three key abilities that generate cohesion and cooperation, and explains how various teams be taught to operate with a single thoughts. Drawing on examples that vary from Web retailer Zappos to the comedy troupe Upright Residents Brigade to a daring gang of jewel thieves, Coyle affords particular methods that set off studying, spark collaboration, construct belief, and drive optimistic change. Coyle reveals useful tales of failure that illustrate what not to do, troubleshoots widespread pitfalls, and shares recommendation about reforming a poisonous tradition. Combining modern science, on-the-ground insights from world-class leaders, and sensible concepts for motion, The Tradition Code affords a roadmap for creating an atmosphere the place innovation thrives, issues get solved, and expectations are exceeded.
Tradition will not be one thing you’re—it’s one thing you do.
The Tradition Code places the facility in your palms. Regardless of the dimensions of your group or your objective, this e-book can train you the ideas of cultural chemistry that rework people into groups that may accomplish superb issues collectively.
Reward for The Tradition Code
“I’ve been ready years for somebody to put in writing this e-book—I’ve constructed it up in my thoughts into one thing extraordinary. However it’s even higher than I imagined. Daniel Coyle has produced a very good, mesmerizing learn that demystifies the magic of nice teams. It blows all different books on tradition proper out of the water.”
—Adam Grant, New York Instances bestselling writer of Possibility B, Originals, and Give and Take
“If you wish to perceive how profitable teams work—the indicators they transmit, the language they communicate, the cues that foster creativity—you gained’t discover a extra important information than
The Tradition Code.”—Charles Duhigg, New York Instances bestselling writer of The Energy of Behavior and Smarter Sooner Higher
Amazon Customer –
It had a slow start for me, but as it progressed, the jewels kept on coming. The last chapter really brought it all together for me. This ended up being a needle moving book. Some was confirmation about why things work which we already did, others were new things that didn’t exist for us. I’m working on implementing a lot of the ideas from this.One of my biggest takeaways was creating catch-phrases for our values and principles and making them part of our day to day language. That way, their verbs become how we operate!
B. Coy –
This is a well written and engaging book that gave me lots of ideas for how to better lead my work team, family, and others!
kimbercules –
So I was assigned this for a class in my Master’s program, but so far this is the one book I would actually recommend to friends and family, and actually want to read again. It is written incredibly well, and is a joy to read – it describes incredibly useful concepts (to leaders and non-leaders of organizations alike) almost entirely through case studies, told in an engaging story-like manner. This book on its own would have made the entire class worthwhile, and I would strongly recommend anyone interested in understanding workplace culture better to read this. Even if you’re not a mover and a shaker in your job, you will find some sort of insight in here, especially if you work with/in teams. Hands down, my favorite business book. I will be on the lookout for more Coyle books once I’ve graduated and have time for non-assigned reading 😉
averath –
I’ve read many, many leadership, business, self-help, development, etc. books over the years. Many had a few good tid-bits to highlight and return to from time to time, but this book has been the most helpful and profound book I’ve read. I will go so far as to say it significantly shifted the way I think about teams and teamwork. Every manager and employee needs to read this!
Matthew –
What I liked about this book is it gives suggestions on how to implement the lessons into your work culture. As someone who is training to become a leader, I have found this book to be packed full of knowledge and helpful examples. I close read the entire thing and it does not leave my desk. Having the ability to reference it as needed when I encounter difficult situations has been a blessing. The Author clearly did his research well and managed to write a book that clear. This book is also not boring! I found myself wanting to read more of what he had to say constantly– way better than some other leadership books I have read.
Alex Kokkola –
This book goes over everything from not seeking out individual recognition and creating environments that people want to be in, to the importance of interpersonal communication, proximity, physical touch and listening. As I was reading this book, I felt I was brought back to previous jobs that I had where I should have been treated differently, while at the same ways that I can contribute more as a team member.This book is an easy read and it was hard to put down.
LovetoLearn –
I absolutely LOVED this book. I read in about 5 sittings which is not usual for me. The stories were compelling and extremely interesting and make you realize why everyone should care about “culture”. The key action items/ideas provided throughout the book make this incredibly empowering as well. Organization of the ideas was laid out very effectively. My motivation has been stirred up significantly to start creating our organizational “culture roadmap” that will rely heavily on the principles described exceedingly well in this book.
Tom P. –
One of the best books I’ve read on this subject. It’s as good as “leaders eat last”. Must read if you desire to inspire a winning culture for your team.
Amazon Customer –
Dan Coyle’s insightful book let’s the reader look behind the curtain and see how great cultures are created. Thorough research and descriptive writing show us how great cultures are built and are followed by suggestions on how to apply these habits and techniques can be applied in our lives. Enjoyable and thought provoking, this book highlights incredible motivators like Gregg Popovich and the leaders at Pixar. Recommended for anyone interested in making stronger, longer lasting relationships with their family, friends, Co-workers or careers.
Janna Bubbles –
def worth the time invested into reading this book. I’m glad I read it through
BarryM –
Just a great breakdown of teams and team culture. This is now my #1 recommended book for my project teams. Could provides a nice analysis of how culture influences team performance. I really liked the discussion on differentiating creative team elements from service team elements.
nicolo –
A lot of interviews, excerpts, and data to support the book. Very well written and a good read.Definitely would recommend.
Vivian Morgan –
Reading this book as team helped us get to know each other more and remove road blocks. Great book
Richard W. Bishop –
Acceptance and trust of fellow group members is critical. Everyone playing different rolls putting the most qualified for the specific function forward at the time required. Telling the truth and striving to do better what ever the circumstances. The Culture Code spells it all out. This is an important book for all teams and groups.
Zach –
I am a teacher and this book has forever changed the way I communicate and lead in my classroom
Angela Schroeder –
I have read this book several times and always have new takeaways. Daniel uses real examples and scenarios to teach valuable lessons about the importance of culture in every business. The philosophies learned can be easily applied to make a huge impact. This completely changed our company.
LoveAmazon –
Wwooww. What an amazing book. I took notes on the front pages because I wanted to catch it all. There’s so much wisdom and practical tips. I am someone who is attuned to my work culture and this book was just so great – I found myself nodding excitedly the whole way through. You know it’s a true gem when I was sad to get to the end. Cant recommend enough!
Anonymous –
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the Culture code. Daniel Coyle masterfully navigates the complexities of group dynamics. Tangible real-world examples are on point!
Rhonda S. Black –
I love the examples provided. Many of these kinds of books focus too much on research studies and not enough on stories. I could really “see” the people who were these leaders in creating a successful work culture.Thoroughly enjoyed the book.
Caitlin Wager –
We used this book for our diversity group. Everyone flew through it. It’s an amazing book, keeping it forever. Such a good passion book and encouragement ideas.
Ismail Elshareef –
I loved this book. I devoured it in one sitting and will probably reread it before the end of the week. It’s a required read for all leaders of people. From CEOs to managers of one. Period. Full stop. End of story.The ideas in this book can help what I see as the colossal failure of leadership in our organizations. Failure to establish an air of safety amongst their group, show genuine vulnerability establish a connection with others, and most importantly, define purpose and mission for their cause.Cannot recommend it enough.
Jason Falls –
As expected, The Culture Code delivered for me. Love the examples and case studies and interviews. The ideas are applicable even for someone like me who manages a small group in a small business. Excellent inspiration for anyone who has to lead people.
Arto –
Inspirational for these times of individualized success and competition, where many fall through the cracks. You can see where fail fast, fail often comes from, and the great part is that you can apply it as a revolution all at once, or in small steps…. to get to those evolutionary failures.
BOOM –
I finished The Talent Code a week ago and enjoyed it so much that I decided to read The Culture Code. His findings on the significance of Building Safety, Sharing Vunerability, and Establishing Purpose caused me to rethink my own leadership style. I highlighted so many passsages that I’m looking forward to going back through the book to refresh myself on key points.The insights from his research reminded me of these other great books I’ve read recently:Turn The Ship Around by L. David MarquetAmerican Icon by Bryce G. HoffmanTeam of Teams by General Stanley McChrystalThe Captain Class by Sam Walker
Andrew –
The book shared amazing stories from the birth of the navy seals. Having military experience, these are some stories I love to read about.
Private Investigator Advice –
Love the stories of organizations with a positive culture. Taking these lessons to apply it to my own business
S.W –
I’m a new manager and figured I’d try to improve some of my mentality from coming from a tech contributer. I read a few books and couldn’t help but roll my eyes at a lot of them. They don’t understand the shackles in a corporate world we go through first starting out! This book on the other hand was entertaining, had great examples of modern leaders and gave actual results of studies! The book also didn’t pander to “soft” leadership and suggested the positive effects of not just always coddling your employees. I got done with the book in a day and passed it up the leadership chain and was actually really impressed.If you are like me, hate corporate BS and and are looking for ways to better your team without being their mom, this book is for you.
Derek Wellington Johnson –
This book truly has broken the code for creating winning culture. But it’s so much more than that. It’s a leadership book. It’s a book on generating human excellence. It’s a book on our tribal natures and how to tap into it. I can’t recommend this book enough. Just buy it, and put into practice what you learn.
Cameron –
The author shares a lot of practical advice used in sophisticated entities from the Navy Seals to Google. I found the After Action Reviews (AARs) and memorable rules of thumb most useful.I will definitely use the tools to create a better and more productive work environment for my team.Thank you Dan!
Alex Michel –
The Culture Code was deeply insightful towards providing clear, understandable and actionable principles that can transform any organization. I am a pastor and professor, and I have received key understanding from this book that will surely help me to cultivate a culture of unity, collective value, humble service and fruitful productivity. I highly recommend this book.
Bob Conner –
I went to wake forest university in 1970. My SATs at best were 1060, everyone else averaged 1400. I went through business administration, economics, and then finally found sociology. I graduated in four years. I fell in love with the story and mystery of group behavior. This guy nails the most successful method of motivating people. Who would’ve thought it would be trust (I.e. “safe”) vulnerability and focus?
Joyce S –
So much great analysis of what makes a great culture in any working environment, taking examples from everything from SNL comedic groups to successful restaurant owners, to military teams that have been the most successful in developing true teamwork. Something for any situation, there for the consideration of any thoughtful leader who would like to build a great team.
Rafael Funes –
I read the Talent Code a few years ago and found it impressive. We, at my company, began implementing many of the learnings of that great book, with superior effects on our performance. I did not know he was going to overachieve himself.The Culture Code is the extraordinary guide for those of us willing to build much better organisations. It shows us how really putting the person in the centre is the pillar to success, both in business and in life.Now we will work on moving our organisation several steps up thanks to the secrets that Daniel unveils.
Andera Kassisieh –
I loved the stories in the book, makes it interesting to understand the concepts through the stories and then the action pages give very good brief on what to do
Kolea777 –
I ran a nonprofit board and wanted to make fact based or logic based decisions, but I was not successful. This books helps explain that we have emotions that we need to recognize when we work with organizational groups. I thought it was a useful book to help me understand how organizations sometimes make decisions that don’t seem to make sense.
Alan Rubin –
Daniel Coyle’s “Culture Code” is a well researched follow up to his “Talent Code” book on how talent is developed and enhanced. Together, they provide all the necessary insight to enable positive things to happen. As is usually the case, it is the simple things combined with common sense that lead to success and accomplishment.I coach soccer goalkeepers, ages 8 to 18, and I find the basics put forth in “The Culture Code” are continually in play.Asking very young goalkeepers “what do you think” or “how would you do it” has a very empowering effect.Early in my coaching career I could not put my finger on what the 14 year old did wrong on a play during practice. At a loss and not wanting to do nothing, I asked, ”went wrong?” The keeper very accurately explained his mistake and how he was going to correct it.Now I do this regularly as it is very effective as a coaching tool. “The Culture Code” explains why it works.
Lauren G. Intinarelli –
For those interested in reading about how great cultures are formed and fostered, this book spans several varied and engaging examples. Those examples include Pixar, the SEALs, among others. What struck me in reading this book during the time of covid isolation was commonalities between some of the cultures- how offices were designed to create interaction and creativity, proximity to teammates, and other social cues. With us all working from home, how might these things change in the future? This book really made me think about what’s to come. I would highly recommend people read this book or re-read this book to chew on some of these larger culture questions that no doubt will be raised post-covid.
Nicole P –
Soooooo… I wasn’t expecting this book to be all that great because I typically like books like this where they address psychology of certain situations so I’ve been around the block so to say when it comes to this type of book but this book is honestly so crazy it gives real life examples unless you examine them on your own time in a way that’s easy to read and also really factual and interesting 10/10
Joseph –
This book is fantastic! If you are a leader in any capacity (coach, teacher, manager, business owner, even a parent), you must read this.
M. Smith –
I first pirchased The Culture Code on Audibles and thought the content was so rich that I purchased it in hardback. I told my husband about it and now he has everyone in his company reading it. I began to apply the tools to my own team immediately with excellent results.
Divad Vermiculo –
A professional mentor mentioned the book in passing because there was a specific chapter he wanted to discuss (the ICBM culture). His description intrigued me, so I bought the book and started reading immediately. It’s been very insightful, providing me with ideas I’ve implemented in my personal and professional lives. Highly recommend it!
Steve Gladis –
Strong cultures make teams work better and produce higher profits—according to a Harvard study, about 7% more a year. A healthy culture—one which protects the organization—is comprised of three critical elements: Safety, Vulnerability, and Purpose. In his well-written book, Daniel Coyle outlines a Maslow-derived model that starts with safety: You get the most honest responses and best effort from people when they feel safe and connected to a team. As a leader, you create a safe environment by listening, thanking people, helping people to interact, getting rid of bad apples, and by giving all people a voice. Next, vulnerability starts with the leader admitting flaws, thus making it easier for others to admit theirs. “I need your help,” becomes the message when leaders are vulnerable. And an attitude of “we can do this thing together” results. Many stellar organizations have their own versions of this vulnerability tenet that makes them stronger. Practice vulnerability by the leader: Going first, communicating expectations, delivering negative feedback in person, listening well, aiming for candor not brutal honesty, and embracing discomfort. Finally, purpose completes the culture code (Safety—Vulnerability—Purpose). Purpose-driven questions are “What is this all about and why are we doing what we do?” Purpose is about the higher calling of work—not about the what or the how of work, rather about the why of it. Establish purpose by developing and enforcing priorities—especially in group relationships. Also, support proficiency and creativity separately but equally, develop memorable culture slogans, measure what matters most, develop symbols (artifacts) of culture, and set the behavior bar high and with specific, defined actions.
Dave –
If you liked Good to Great this book is for you. If you want to create a high performance culture Daniel Coyle gives you plenty of examples of successful business cultures, failed cultures and why they failed. His examples are punctuated with the source documents successful cultures use. He also shows you how and why creative cultures, for example Pixar, require a different cultural design than a service company such as Zappos. This, in all of the business books I’ve read, was new. Definitely worth a read.
ToddH_CT –
First book read in 2020. A really easy read as Coyle uses great mini story examples to convey his points. In addition to gaining some needed support for what will be another challenging year leading a large diverse group at work, a lot of really interesting across the board company and people dynamics.
Andrew –
This is a great book on culture and I’ve now read it 3 times in the last few years just to help remind my brain of some of the nuances of it. Great concepts in the book, although it’s harder to actually implement the things within the book. More of a “why” book, than a “how to” book in my opinion, but I still find it very helpful because it helps identify areas that companies should focus on while building culture.
Amazon Customer –
I read this book right before the new year. It shifted my perspective and challenged me as a leader. It’s also an enjoyable book to read that doesn’t bore the reader.I have all kinds of notes in the margins.
Roy –
I am an assistant principal in large suburban school district. In any place you work culture is important and this book gives you three ways to build and sustain positive culture. It also gives stories of people who are able to create theses cultures in wide ranging cross sections of organizations. I would highly recommend this book to anyone seeking to change the culture where they work.
Amazon Customer –
I’m a business executive and former Army officer (Special Operations). I love everything about this book, so much so that I made it required reading for my staff. The stories, details, and how to much this a must read book for any leader who wants to be that, a leader. Worth every penny and then some.
FH –
I first thought this is just going to be another common sense managerial book but I was completely wrong. I would keep this book in my leadership bookshelf for a quick reference. Many concepts were explained to keep your team’s morale high and to create a safe environment for the team members.
PS Nevada –
This book was easy to read with memorable examples and straight forward advice on how to build inclusive and engaging teams. Every leader, new or old, should read this book!
Peaches –
Coyle is an interesting write. His book is packed with stories that are compelling and highly varied. Having heard him speak, I realize that the book reads like he sounds.With that said, The Culture Code appeals to me for two reasons:First Coyle tackles a broad and difficult subject and offers an insight that is powerful and seems to me true. There is a lot written about culture that is dense, unreadable and not insightful at all. Coyle is none of those things. As a leader in different kinds of organizations for decades, Coyle’s model for small group effectiveness put into words a model that has worked in a lot of settings for a long time.Second, Coyle’s model is actionable. Again, most writing about culture is not actionable. This book is a road map.A couple of weeks ago, we used the Culture Code to plan a retreat for a small group of men. Doing our best to follow Coyle’s ideas we developed and executed the retreat agenda and it worked perfectly. I am a believer!
Reb16 –
This book is 280 pages long. It is about groups. Coyle also published The Talent Code. It is 246 pages in length. It is about individuals. Neither of these two books is academically perfect. Taken together they will not help you defend your PhD in psychology, organizational behavior, or neuroscience.However, if you are attempting to build an innovative, entrepreneurial, organization, the information and strategies will ignite and inspire your efforts.My strategy was to read a few chapters in one and then read a few chapters in the other. It is hard to build an effective team without individuals and it is hard for individuals to get much of real value accomplished in a complex, challenging world.These are not textbooks. They will however inspire you to do the reading, background analysis, and work necessary to build and to nurture successful teams.
Andrew –
The book shared amazing stories from the birth of the navy seals. Having military experience, these are some stories I love to read about.
Melissa Smith –
So many amazing examples of true leadership from the traditional corporation to military to tech. If only all leaders led like this!
monsterpixel –
I learned a lot from this book. I have recommended it many times since reading it. I have also started implementing the ideas it espouses. It requires a lot of thought to create the culture you want and a lot of effort to overcome the inertia of the culture you have or don’t have. However, knowing the kind of culture you want helps in understanding the kind of people you should hire. One of the great lessons in the book is giving people signals of belonging. I am sure many leaders know the things in this book instinctively. However, it helps to put names and real-world examples to the intuition.
Amazon Customer –
I’ve been a Daniel Coyle fan since the Talent-Code, and The little book of Talent, which both of my kids read on their own. Now, I have bought four of The Culture-Code to share with people I care (Latin cultus) for in hopes that will assist them in creating professional and personal best teams. I do wish Daniel Coyle does go on to publish “how to” book on The Culture Code.
Anonymous –
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the Culture code. Daniel Coyle masterfully navigates the complexities of group dynamics. Tangible real-world examples are on point!
Reader Boy –
This book included some great original thought as well as pulled out and blended principles from other books, authors, and the more influencial thought leaders of the day. Really well researched and presented in a way that tied concepts of many of my favorite authors together in such a way that I think I can start applying today, thanks great book, I wrote comments in the margins throughout and can’t wait to review my notes, thanks!
Glenn T. Rupert –
Amazing insight into organizational behavior, especially the behavior of leaders of teams or leaders of organizations. Practical tips on how to lead with vulnerability to create real professional intimacy so that people can relax and be their best in their roles. As an executive coach and facilitator, I will absolutely leverage the leadings and recommend The Culture Code to my clients.
S.W –
I’m a new manager and figured I’d try to improve some of my mentality from coming from a tech contributer. I read a few books and couldn’t help but roll my eyes at a lot of them. They don’t understand the shackles in a corporate world we go through first starting out! This book on the other hand was entertaining, had great examples of modern leaders and gave actual results of studies! The book also didn’t pander to “soft” leadership and suggested the positive effects of not just always coddling your employees. I got done with the book in a day and passed it up the leadership chain and was actually really impressed.If you are like me, hate corporate BS and and are looking for ways to better your team without being their mom, this book is for you.
Amazon Customer –
That is a combination that is not easy to pull off, but is done brilliantly here. In The Culture Code, Daniel Coyle uncovers the seemingly mysterious forces at work in the most successful groups on the planet and is able to explain it all in an easy to understand manner.
Martha –
I could not give this book less than five stars. It is the perfect balance of inspiration, information and story, and I would highly recommend it for any leader of any group, no matter the size or purpose. I’m grateful to have discovered it now.
Pavan –
Picked this book up because it was recommended by my boss. He mentioned that the culture of the company (a startup) that I work in was remarkably similar to what was mentioned in the book. Glad I took his recommendation.
Eric Crawford –
This book is great! It is full of concepts and examples of how to build cohesive teams/ groups. I plan to put them to work in my new posiyion. Good work, Mr. Coyle!
DannyC –
The information in this book is incredible. If you are a leader or ever want to be one, read this. If you are a leader and everything you do runs counter to the information in this book, you are the Peter Principle in action.THERE IS HOPE. This book is so well organized, you will be able to apply the teachings and redeem yourself.Life is too short to let your workplace culture suck and this book will tell you what to look for in a new workplace if you can’t fix it.
Zach –
I am a teacher and this book has forever changed the way I communicate and lead in my classroom
Dmitry N. Zhukov –
I listened to this book on audio and then proceeded to buy one for myself to re-read and underline, and bought another one for my boss, who fortunately, has an open mind and is an avid reader. This is the best instrument if you want your team productive and fun to be in.
Julio –
The culture code gives 3 key skills that your team needs to have to tribe and move forward. The book gives great examples of teams using the skills and ways in which you can implement the skills in your organization.While reading the book I put in practice some of the tips and lessons in my organization and I notices a change very quickly. I was able to separate the people that were going to help the mision of the organization and the people which were going to be holding us back.
A. S. Pantall –
Like belonging cues, mottos and catch phrases this book is probably best when repeated. While relying on anecdotes maybe a bit much, there’s great lessons to learn and think about in this book. Like great leaders and pirate rules, this book offers less of a prescriptive way of doing things and more of a guideline.
mcb –
Excellent book. Highly recommended to anyone who may lead a group of people in any aspect of life. Principles can be applied to any group. Initial purchase was via Audible. Ended up purchasing multiple hard copies for my entire leadership team. It was a great validation to our current company culture. This book has helped launch my team to read other books based on references mentioned, setting us down a path of corporate transformation.
Tom P. –
One of the best books I’ve read on this subject. It’s as good as “leaders eat last”. Must read if you desire to inspire a winning culture for your team.
Beguiled By Books –
Since I do most of my reading on a Kindle, my TBR pile is often misleading. I don’t usually have an order to what I read, and I frequently forget when or why I purchased a book. As I looked at the cover of The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle on my Kindle, I had no recollection of when or why I bought the book. I was pleasantly surprised.Coyle begins by talking about culture and what it meant in the early days of human history. He then explains how our brains are still wired to respond to culture in the same ways – emotional, physical, and psychological safety – even though we are now at work instead of in hunter-gatherer nomadic groups.The Culture Code shares interviews with several people who have built outstanding teams and cultures, from Google to Dave Cooper, the unofficial father of the SEALs. Several conversations with Cooper show how emotional, physical, and psychological safety in groups creates cohesion, action, and adaptability within those groups.“Make Sure the Leader Is Vulnerable First and Often: As we’ve seen, group cooperation is created by small, frequently repeated moments of vulnerability. Of these, none carries more power than the moment when a leader signals vulnerability. As Dave Cooper says, I screwed that up are the most important words any leader can say.”Coyle shares Cooper’s program of AARs – After Action Reviews – with his team and how candor is the most crucial part of building a successful culture. It’s not about positivity, cheerleading, or a you-can-do-anything attitude. Creating a culture is about modeling the behavior you want to see and not punishing it when you see it.There are many helpful tips for leaders within these pages. It’s also worth noting that the subtext of Coyle’s The Culture Code shows that everyone and anyone can be a leader. Leadership isn’t about authority, titles, or deference to another person; it’s about honesty, vulnerability, and consistency.Having read a fair few books on companies, teams, and organizational culture, I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I appreciate the punchiness of the book. Too many books on team culture highlight tired stories of achievement in the 1950s or focus on one particular success story that is unlikely to be repeatable at another company. Coyle shows real examples and the themes that tie Google and the Navy SEALs together in a flexible, repeatable way. I look forward to instilling some of the techniques where I work.
Glenn A. –
I’m a manager at a small engineering firm of about 40 people with a great company culture, but could improve in some aspects. I heard about this book on a podcast and bought it hoping that it would allow me to name some of the things we already do and to get insights on how to improve. I wasn’t disappointed and I highly recommend it.
Ignacio Escobedo –
It is an easy book to read because is entertaining and has lots of learnings to evaluate what are your perceptions and paradigms of what makes or better how to make a great team.
Sandra F –
For our annual CIO Staff meeting I was asked to purchase copies of this book for everyone attending. Almost immediately I was able to put to good use the pointers in this book as they relate to groups and feedback.As a member of my company’s Toastmasters Club, I was scheduled to provide a critique of a fellow-member’s speech. Using the skills I gleaned from Dan Coyle’s book made me more attentive to the speaker’s body language, the words chosen, and to the responses of the group. It was impressive how well Coyle’s guidance helped me. I gave the best critique I’ve ever given in that forum, received sincere thanks from the speaker and compliments from my fellow Toastmasters.That experience impressed upon me how effective Coyle’s presentation is. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to understand group dynamics and improve their own participation as a member of a group.
Beguiled By Books –
Since I do most of my reading on a Kindle, my TBR pile is often misleading. I don’t usually have an order to what I read, and I frequently forget when or why I purchased a book. As I looked at the cover of The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle on my Kindle, I had no recollection of when or why I bought the book. I was pleasantly surprised.Coyle begins by talking about culture and what it meant in the early days of human history. He then explains how our brains are still wired to respond to culture in the same ways – emotional, physical, and psychological safety – even though we are now at work instead of in hunter-gatherer nomadic groups.The Culture Code shares interviews with several people who have built outstanding teams and cultures, from Google to Dave Cooper, the unofficial father of the SEALs. Several conversations with Cooper show how emotional, physical, and psychological safety in groups creates cohesion, action, and adaptability within those groups.“Make Sure the Leader Is Vulnerable First and Often: As we’ve seen, group cooperation is created by small, frequently repeated moments of vulnerability. Of these, none carries more power than the moment when a leader signals vulnerability. As Dave Cooper says, I screwed that up are the most important words any leader can say.”Coyle shares Cooper’s program of AARs – After Action Reviews – with his team and how candor is the most crucial part of building a successful culture. It’s not about positivity, cheerleading, or a you-can-do-anything attitude. Creating a culture is about modeling the behavior you want to see and not punishing it when you see it.There are many helpful tips for leaders within these pages. It’s also worth noting that the subtext of Coyle’s The Culture Code shows that everyone and anyone can be a leader. Leadership isn’t about authority, titles, or deference to another person; it’s about honesty, vulnerability, and consistency.Having read a fair few books on companies, teams, and organizational culture, I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I appreciate the punchiness of the book. Too many books on team culture highlight tired stories of achievement in the 1950s or focus on one particular success story that is unlikely to be repeatable at another company. Coyle shows real examples and the themes that tie Google and the Navy SEALs together in a flexible, repeatable way. I look forward to instilling some of the techniques where I work.
Amazon Customer –
That is a combination that is not easy to pull off, but is done brilliantly here. In The Culture Code, Daniel Coyle uncovers the seemingly mysterious forces at work in the most successful groups on the planet and is able to explain it all in an easy to understand manner.
Mark Phifer-Houseman –
Somewhat underrated and underappreciated book on workplace and culture building. If you put this book together with Daniel pink’s drive, you would have one awesome book. But neither of them seem to see the whole picture alone. For Americans this book is more important than Daniel pink book because we don’t see groups, we don’t value the family, we don’t see the whole. Yet we are more impacted by the group we are in then we are by our own internal drives by far
DannyC –
The information in this book is incredible. If you are a leader or ever want to be one, read this. If you are a leader and everything you do runs counter to the information in this book, you are the Peter Principle in action.THERE IS HOPE. This book is so well organized, you will be able to apply the teachings and redeem yourself.Life is too short to let your workplace culture suck and this book will tell you what to look for in a new workplace if you can’t fix it.
JG –
I loved this book. It made me think pretty deeply about the culture I want in my classroom and how I want my students to feel. Definitely following Coyle’s advice!
DJV –
I teach math and coach high school volleyball and a player heading off to college said his future college coach made this mandatory summer reading. I picked it up and found it to be an in depth, yet simple read. I recommended it to a past player before I was even half way through and he had already read it.Anyone that works in teams, may be a leader, or just wants to know what makes great companies so great can benefit from this book.
Daniel –
This is really one of a kind type of book. I read it because I was asked to do so by my company. Nevertheless, once I started reading it, it was so adictive that I didn’t stop until I reached the end. I really appreciate the time spent in this research and the thoughtfulness and flow of the book. It is not only instructive, but it is also inspiring.
Daren –
This is a fantastic, informative, entertaining read. I am known as the Culture Architect and I have authored several books on Company Culture including A Company of Owners.
A Company Of Owners: Maximizing Employee Engagement
I also do keynotes on this subject. I am always looking for new insights and this book delivered in spades! I highly recommend this books to executives, managers, and leaders looking for insights into crafting a winning culture.
Amazon Customer –
It had a slow start for me, but as it progressed, the jewels kept on coming. The last chapter really brought it all together for me. This ended up being a needle moving book. Some was confirmation about why things work which we already did, others were new things that didn’t exist for us. I’m working on implementing a lot of the ideas from this.One of my biggest takeaways was creating catch-phrases for our values and principles and making them part of our day to day language. That way, their verbs become how we operate!
Anu Ishola –
Very Insightful. I enjoyed reading and learning from the book. I would recommend for anyone interested in leadership, team building and work culture transfer
Kindle Customer –
I had previously encountered this book and ready it more carefully and the lessons are unbelievably simple but effective in what they say about what drives successful groups to have powerful and high-functioning environments. The book is filled with wonderful examples from companies we’ve heard of, giving you insight into some of the secret recipes which make them what they are today
ALH –
Author uses fun and interesting stories to demonstrate his points. Would be a fun book to read as a team at work. Great reminder to me about the importance of being a good listener and what can come from it. Going to work on this and use some of the strategies in the book for both my personal and work life.
ALH –
Author uses fun and interesting stories to demonstrate his points. Would be a fun book to read as a team at work. Great reminder to me about the importance of being a good listener and what can come from it. Going to work on this and use some of the strategies in the book for both my personal and work life.
Paul Gustavson –
The books on culture — that are really truly meaningful — are few and far between. This one ranks right up at the top. The Three Interaction Skills Dan Coyle shares are truly powerful perspectives that every organization no matter what the size can benefit from learning and understanding. The stories and examples Dan share make this book a fun read.
Cecilia Wessinger –
This is fantastic, loaded with great examples and tools which I use everyday in my community building work. I listened to it on audio and ended up buying a digital copy for reference. It’s very readable and not preachy, filled with real life references. Great for anyone striving for more robust and inclusive relationships and ecosystems.