It’s a pretty vulnerable thing to reach out to people, many of them work heroes, and ask them to read your work.
Especially when it’s your first EVER book.
A few months back, when it was time to start sourcing endorsements for Teams That Meet The Moment, our team was hopeful that the spirit of what we do translated on the page. We believe in the power of these practices and have seen them help countless clients improve the way they work.
But shipping off that early manuscript to the inboxes of some of the best teaming thinkers out there….it was nerve-wracking.
The truth is, we had no idea what people would think. Let alone those we respect so highly. But vulnerability is something we encourage at August, and I always try to practice what we teach.
Fast-forward to today, and I’m so glad I took the plunge. Here’s a bit of what they had to say…
The generosity of all the folks who agreed to read and review Teams That Meet The Moment is truly overwhelming.
It’s so clear that everyone really engaged with the book, and their words reflect exactly what we were trying to achieve.
THANK YOU to the endorsers for championing our book, and to the fabulous people posting and sharing on LinkedIn. You’ve been integral to helping us get these ideas to teams who need them.
All that said, don’t just take the endorsers’ words for it. 😉
If you haven’t already, grab a copy of the book and let me know what you think.
There’s nothing I enjoy more than chatting with folks about the ideas in the book, hearing your stories, and sharing a passion for really good teamwork.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the uncertain times, Simone Stolzoff’s engaging new book examines uncertainty and how we can build a tolerance to the unknown.
Adam Grant and Brené Brown discuss why phrases like “No offense, but” are actually sneaky ways of avoiding accountability and can damage trust and communication.
We’re huge fans of Frances Frei’s Office Hours, and this sketch from Linette Voller is a stellar distillation of the concepts from Frei’s most recent episode on how to move ideas forward.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the uncertain times, Simone Stolzoff’s engaging new book examines uncertainty and how we can build a tolerance to the unknown.
Adam Grant and Brené Brown discuss why phrases like “No offense, but” are actually sneaky ways of avoiding accountability and can damage trust and communication.
We’re huge fans of Frances Frei’s Office Hours, and this sketch from Linette Voller is a stellar distillation of the concepts from Frei’s most recent episode on how to move ideas forward.
Speaking of ways that vulnerability can benefit your team, one of August’s most powerful practices for accelerating feedback and building trust is Working in Public.
What it is: Intentionally sharing imperfect works in progress to make your thinking visible, gather feedback early and often, and create opportunities for collaboration.
How to implement it: You can start increasing transparency by…
Making your thinking visible: Get ideas out of your head and put them where others can see
Sharing live links rather than static documents: This creates a single, living point of truth that everyone can access
Avoiding the “grand reveal”: Share early drafts and initial thinking so you can gather feedback when it matters most
By Working in Public, teams create environments where imperfect work becomes a catalyst for collective improvement rather than something to hide.
Speaking of ways that vulnerability can benefit your team, one of August’s most powerful practices for accelerating feedback and building trust is Working in Public.
What it is: Intentionally sharing imperfect works in progress to make your thinking visible, gather feedback early and often, and create opportunities for collaboration.
How to implement it: You can start increasing transparency by…
Making your thinking visible: Get ideas out of your head and put them where others can see
Sharing live links rather than static documents: This creates a single, living point of truth that everyone can access
Avoiding the “grand reveal”: Share early drafts and initial thinking so you can gather feedback when it matters most
By Working in Public, teams create environments where imperfect work becomes a catalyst for collective improvement rather than something to hide.
This is a newsletter about teaming. Real teaming. The everyday, unglamorous, transformative kind that actually moves organizations and people forward in a world that never sits still. In it, you’ll find stories, insights, and practices about the beautiful mess of modern work. You’ll also get an exclusive look at Teams That Meet The Moment, coming May 2026.
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