Intangibles : Unlocking the Science and Soul of Team Chemistry
(2020)

Nonfiction

Book

Call Numbers:
796.06/RYAN,J

Availability

Locations Call Number Status
Adult Nonfiction 796.06/RYAN,J Available

Details

PUBLISHED
New York : Little Brown & Company, 2020
EDITION
First edition
DESCRIPTION

263 pages ; 25 cm

ISBN/ISSN
9780316434935, 0316434930 :, 0316434930, 9780316434935
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES

You complete me -- The arrowleaf -- Super-carriers, or the curious case of Jonny Gomes -- The seven archetypes -- Just us -- Humm-baby, kruke, and the pygmalion effect

Does team chemistry actually exist? Is there scientific or mathematical proof? Is team chemistry as real and relevant as on-base percentages and wins above replacement? Team chemistry alone won't win a World Series, but talent alone won't win it, either. And by interviewing more than 100 players, coaches, managers, and statisticians, as well as over five years of extensive research in neuroscience, biology, physiology, and psychology, the author proves that the social and emotional state of a team does affect performance. Grit, passion, selflessness, and effort matter -- but never underestimate the power of chemistry