From the Inside Flap
“This is a delightful story about likable characters discovering powerful, simple truths. A memorable read for anyone.”
Patrick Lencioni, President, The Table Group; Bestselling Author The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and The Advantage
“The Carpenter is just another example of Jon Gordon as a master storytellerunforgettable characters with inspiring messagesthis thought provoking book places me in awe of Jon Gordon as an author, teacher, and leader.”
George Raveling, Director of International Basketball, Nike
“I love everything Jon Gordon writes but this book takes his message and writing to another level. I was inspired to build a better life, career, and team with the greatest success strategies of all!”
Cori Close, Head Coach, UCLA Women’s Basketball
“Jon Gordon weaves a masterful story that will capture your imagination, challenge your convictions, and deepen your faith.”
Mark Batterson, Lead Pastor, National Community Church, Bestselling Author, The Circle Maker
“When you read The Carpenter you can’t help but become a better person and leader. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to build up people and build better teams.”
Mike Smith, Head Coach of The Atlanta Falcons
“True success comes from helping others succeed. The Carpenter will inspire you to lead others through servanthood, compassion, and genuine humility.”
Carl Liebert, President, USAA Capital Corporation
From the Back Cover
The Carpenter
Bestselling author Jon Gordon returns with his most inspiring book yet, filled with powerful lessons and the greatest success strategies of all.
Michael wakes up in the hospital with a bandage on his head and fear in his heart. The stress of building a growing business with his wife Sarah caused him to collapse while on a morning jog. When Michael finds out the man who saved his life is a carpenter he visits him and quickly learns that he is more than just a carpenter; he is also a builder of lives, careers, people and teams.
As the carpenter shares his wisdom, Michael attempts to save his business in the face of adversity, rejection, fear and failure. Along the way he learns that there’s no such thing as an overnight success but there are timeless principles to help you stand out, excel and make an impact on people and the world.
Drawing upon his work with countless leaders, sales people, professional and college sports teams, non-profit organizations and schools, Jon Gordon shares an entertaining and enlightening story that will inspire you to build a better life, career, and team with the greatest success strategies of all.
If you are ready to create your masterpiece, read The Carpenter and begin the building process today.
About the Author
Jon Gordon‘s bestselling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous NFL, NBA, and college coaches and teams, Fortune 500 companies, school districts, hospitals and non-profits. He is the author of The Wall Street Journal bestseller The Energy Bus, The No Complaining Rule, Training Camp, The Shark and The Goldfish, Soup: A Recipe to Nourish Your Team and Culture, and his latest book The Seed: Finding Purpose and Happiness in Life and Work.
Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, Fox and Friends and in numerous magazines and newspapers. his clients includeThe Atlanta Falcons, Campbell Soup, Wells Fargo, State Farm, Novartis, Bayer and more.
When he’s not running through airports or speaking to businesses, hospitals or school leaders, you can find him playing tennis or lacrosse with his wife and two high energy children.
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