Build Kickass Teams: Hire Better. Lead Smarter. Grow Faster. What if building a high-performing team didn't start with HR-but with you? In today's business world, teams win, and solo heroes burn out. Whether you're scaling a startup or leading a growing company, your team is your most important investment-and your greatest risk. Written by bestselling author and battle-tested leadership coach Pete Srodoski, Build Kickass Teams gives you a no-BS, practical playbook to lead with clarity, hire with precision, and build the kind of culture that people don't want to leave. You'll learn how to:

• Attract assets, avoid liabilities-and know the difference fast
• Onboard like a Navy SEAL team, not a confused HR department
• Design a culture that thrives in chaos, not just in calm
• Coach performance in real-time (not once a year)
• Handle underperformance and toxicity without flinching
• Build feedback loops, rituals, and rhythms that drive accountability
• Scale your team without losing your soul-or your standards

Packed with memorable quotes, straight-shooting advice, and field-tested frameworks, this book is a rally cry for leaders who refuse to settle for average. Mic drop moments include:

• "They didn't fail the culture-you failed to lead them."
• "Some people carry weight, others add weight-but the weight you tolerate becomes the standard."
• "You're not raising order-takers. You're grooming decision-makers and future leaders."

Each chapter ends with a powerful Monday Morning Playbook-tactical steps you can implement immediately with your team.

About Pete Srodoski:

A trailblazer in his own right, Pete's journey spans roles as both a CEO and COO. His lived experiences and revolutionary approach to leadership make this book more than just a guide-it's a mentor in printed form.

If you want to stop playing defense with your team and start leading like you mean it, this book is your blueprint.