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In ‘The Carpenter’, Jon Gordon tells the story of Michael, a business owner who, after a near‑fatal injury while running, meets a carpenter who becomes a mentor. Through their conversations, Michael learns that the same building principles applied to carpentry—planning, teamwork, resilience, and intentional design—can transform a struggling business and a personal life. Drawing on Gordon’s experience coaching leaders, sales teams, professional and college sports squads, nonprofit groups, and schools, the book offers concrete, motivational strategies for achieving sustained success.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Self-Help & Personal Development/Motivation & Success
Authors: Jon Gordon
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