THERE'S ONLY
'I' IN TEAM
A buzzworthy new release hardcover from acclaimed speaker and executive coach Dr. A.M. Spadafore
BOOK IN BRIEF
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There’s Only ‘I’ in Team is a science-based exploration of the vital (yet unsung) ingredient in engaging with others under both ordinary and extraordinary conditions: individuality. That is, the capacity to remain self (not other) directed and to fully utilize our brain's vast resources and clearest thinking.
You might be surprised to learn how much we are all impaired by others - even without realizing it.
The truth is that the capacity to exist in human society as a fairly autonomous person is actually not common, and the mistakes we all make in our relationships - whether our co-workers, employees, spouses, children, friends, or anyone else - are quite recognizable because they fit quite obvious patterns of micromanaging, over-controlling/perfectionism, conflict, withdrawal/avoidance and blame.
The way these patterns are so common in our interactions with others reveals that most of us remain on 'auto-pilot' without even realizing it. In fact, our amazing abilities to fully engage the thinking resources inside human brains often remain disused and dormant when we face the everyday stress of collaborating (and even just being) with others.
The great news is that we have far more ability to engage this capacity than we are probably already doing. And it has a real tangible impact: along with protecting us from unnecessary anxiety and ill health, we can be more effective leaders, engaged and valuable team members, and admired and appreciated parents, friends, and members of our community.
Author A.M. Spadafore has incorporated one part "the latest science involving individual brain behavior and human relationship functioning" and another part "entertaining and relatable workplace and personal anecdotes" to ensure this book has a direct application to everyday life.
With There's Only 'I' in Team you get to have it all: personal and organizational results, high-quality relationships, and the capacity to be who you are.
A sharp, perceptive, and inspiring catalyst for business results.
That is how clients describe author Dr. A.M. Spadafore.
She is trusted by the brand names that you yourself trust.
She has over two decades of consulting, executive coaching, and organizational effectiveness experience. Her expertise and presence creates the conditions for confident executives, high-performing teams, and effective partnerships to perform beyond their self-imposed limitations.
Dr. Spadafore utilizes a direct and supportive scientific approach to create relationships of trust. Clients focus on their own growth and increase their professional capacity to achieve strategic organizational outcomes.
Her experience encompasses many business and organizational clients, including Big 4 and next tier professional services firms, design, construction, manufacturing, financial services, defense, healthcare, and technology firms, Am Law 50 law firms, Fortune 500 corporations, the U.S. Senate and House, multiple Executive Branch agencies, international NGOs, and teams from high-profile associations and non-profits.
Dr. Spadafore is a keynote speaker at high-profile organizations and conferences; recent presentation clients include Microsoft, KPMG, Freddie Mac, WINTRUST Bank, Wärtsilä Manufacturing, Harmelin Media, National Association of Broadcasters, National Association for Law Placement, Society of Petroleum Engineers, National Corn Growers Association, numerous public agencies, and multiple annual professional development conferences including the Association for Talent Development and Women in Leadership. She is a featured guest speaker at many other private events.
She is an in-demand contributor and thought leader sharing insight on business results and high-functioning organizations in a wide variety of outlets. Invited to serve on Forbes Coaches Council; currently serves as a founding member of the International Coaching Federation’s (ICF) Thought Leadership Institute and is an active credentials and standards subject matter expert for both the ICF and the Association for Talent Development (ATD).
Fast Facts:
EXECUTIVE COACHING: Provides executive coaching to over 1000+ professionals from a variety of organizations, including C-Suite of $75+ billion financial services firms, COO and C-Suite of multiple top-tier law firms, Managing Partners & Senior Partners in the Big 4 and next tier professional services firms, Presidents and other Executives at design, architecture, construction, transportation, healthcare, technology firms and other high-profile organizations, EVPs, SVPs, and other senior executives throughout the Fortune 500 and within other select private, non-profit, and public service clients.
FACILITATION/CONSTRUCTION PARTNERING/SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS: Experience facilitating over 950+ meetings (construction partnering, leadership and training workshops, teambuilding, strategic planning, board meetings, retreats, info sessions, and other high-profile events), utilizing exemplary skills in group dynamics, “managing the room,” fostering trust and cohesion, and active listening to ensure clients achieve their goals, specifically building effective relationships, enhancing communications, and creating accountability structures; utilizes human-centered design techniques to foster openness, innovation, and build consensus. Shares knowledge and inspires adult learners in a diverse slate of invited public speaking engagements from Microsoft to the National Association of Broadcasters.
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: Builds capacity to achieve clarity and results through organizational structure consulting, strategic planning, engagement, diversity and inclusion, and culture projects, working in partnership with C-suite and other senior leaders to support change, foster increased responsibility and accountability, and ensure a high-functioning organization.