Build Kickass Teams: Lead Boldly. Hire Intentionally. Forge a Team That Actually Gives a Damn.

Build Kickass Teams is a battle-tested guide for leaders ready to stop babysitting dysfunction and start building teams that perform, grow, and last. Written by bestselling author and leadership coach Pete Srodoski, this no-fluff business book delivers a tactical playbook for building high-performing, purpose-driven teams in the real world.

If you're a small business owner, startup founder, or executive tired of doing everything yourself, this book will challenge how you lead-and who you surround yourself with. It's a guide for entrepreneurs who want more than theory. You want results. And you're ready to do the work.

Through real-world examples, hard-won leadership lessons, and practical frameworks, you'll learn how to:

• Attract and hire assets (not liabilities)
• Onboard with intention, not confusion
• Build a culture people actually want to be part of
• Coach and grow your team without micromanaging
• Handle underperformance and toxicity head-on
• Create systems of accountability that drive results

Each chapter ends with a "Monday Morning Playbook" - giving you tools you can implement immediately.

No jargon. No silver bullets. Just a gritty, honest look at what it takes to lead people well.

Whether you're running a small business or leading a growing team, Build Kickass Teams is your field guide for building a resilient, aligned, high-trust culture - and a team you're proud to lead.