• The Hard Hat

  • 21 Ways to Be a Great Teammate
  • By: Jon Gordon
  • Narrated by: Jon Gordon
  • Length: 2 hrs and 9 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (479 ratings)

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Publisher's summary

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, hardworking, competitive, and compassionate leader and teammate as well as the impact he had on his team and the lessons we can learn from him.

The book features:

  • A true story about George Boiardi, his team, and their legacy.
  • Twenty-one lessons to be a great teammate.
  • Insights from George's teammates and coaches that bring the lessons to life.
  • Twenty-one 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.

©2015 Jon Gordon (P)2015 Gildan Media LLC

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Inspirational...number 6 of his books

Puts things into perspective and should help any team re focus their energy. Must read for teams who need help.

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  • 04-09-21

Hard not to Love.

Incredible story about an amazing person with lessons everyone should hear. Easy read. Short and to the point.

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inspired to change my life

i listened to this book in one night after it was recommended by my coach after practice it has inspired me to change my life, as far as being a positive, caring person. this is one of those book where you listen to over and over to become better and it never gets old. i will listen to this again. 10/10 would recommend.

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business or sports a must read

if you're not a sole proprietor who lives alone, this book has lessons for you.

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awesome book...Jon gordon does it again.

loved this book. plan on using it with our team at work and reviewing it to build a stronger bond

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Amazing story. Amazing man.

This is a story of a hero. This young man made such an incredible impact on each life he touched. Thanks to this book, his legacy will live on and continue to change lives.

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The basically important practices

I love the simplicity used in highlighting the key stone values and practices each one of us can and should embrace. Book makes you wish you knew George, and had him as a friend.

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loved the book, lessons and exercises. wished everyone was required to hear or read Jon Gordon's books. our world would be so much more happy and full of people with positive spirits.

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Amazing

This may be the most inspirational book I have ever read and let me tell you that's out of too many books to count. I'll be reading this over and over again. Great read.

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Good, ending chapters the best

good book, quick listen, going to read the book. The ending chapters were the best.
I that it's part true story.

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