num_pages: 272
description: From baseball to biology an award-winning journalist highlights the power of team chemistry in this terrific data-driven investigation of human relationships (Billie Jean King).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?In Joan Ryan's groundbreaking book we discover that the answer to all of the above is a resounding yes. As Ryan puts it team chemistry or the combination of biological and social forces that boosts selfless effort among more players over more days of a season is what drives sports teams toward a common goal encouraging the players to be the best versions of themselves. These are the elements of teams that make them click the ones that foster trust and respect and push players to exceed their own potential when they work well together.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 Ryan 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.
language: English
title: Intangibles: Unlocking The Science and Soul of Team Chemistry
publisher: Little, Brown and Company