The Hard Hat: 21 Ways to Be a Great Teammate

By Jeremy Schaap and Jon Gordon

Great teammates don’t just impact you today; they impact you for the rest of your life.

From the moment Jon Gordon heard about George Boiardi and the Hard Hat he was intrigued and captivated. Over the years he visited George’s coaches, attended several “21 Dinners” held in his honor, met his family, talked to his teammates and observed how he inspired all who knew him.

The Hard Hat is an unforgettable true story about a selfless, loyal, joyful, hard-working, competitive, and compassionate leader and teammate, the impact he had on his team and program and the lessons we can learn from him.

The book features:

• A True Story about George Boiardi, his Team and their Legacy.
• 21 Lessons to be a Great Teammate
• Insights from George’s Teammates and Coaches that Bring the Lessons to Life.
• 21 Exercises to help you Build a Great Team 

Infused with practical insights and life changing lessons, The Hard Hat will inspire you to be the best teammate you can be and to build a great team.

*100% of author’s royalties go to support the Mario St. George Boiardi Foundation

• Language: English
• Publisher: Wiley
• Release date: Apr 24, 2015
• ISBN: 9781119120131

Jeremy Schaap

Jeremy Schaap is an ESPN anchor and sports correspondent. His work has been published in Sports Illustrated, Time and the New York Times. He is the author of the bestselling CINDERELLA MAN which became a major motion picture.

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