About the Book
Most teams never become great, not because they can't, but because they are focused on the wrong thing. They chase accountability and call it progress. They add more meetings, more metrics, and more oversight, yet engagement declines and ownership never takes hold. This is called the accountability paradox.
The truth is that great teams do something different. They follow a specific sequence of behaviors that transforms accountability into commitment by turning obligation into ownership. But this is not a one-size-fits-all formula. The Missing Piece reveals how to apply these principles in ways that honor the uniqueness of your team and your individual style.
Inside, you will discover the power of support, celebration, and challenge, and why the order matters more than most people realize. You will also learn how to adapt each of these elements to your own personality, your environment, and the relationships that matter most. Whether you are leading a company, coaching a team, building a family, or strengthening a partnership, this book will help you unlock what great teams do that average and struggling ones overlook. And once you understand it, you will never see teamwork the same way again.
"A practical, research-based guide that every leader, coach, and parent should
read. This book fills the gap most leadership books overlook."
-Jim Huling, #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling coauthor of The 4 Disciplines of Execution
"Patrick Veroneau brings decades of experience to this powerful blueprint. If you want a team that owns the mission, this is your playbook."
-Jude Killy, NCAA Division 1 Director of Athletics, University of Maine
"The Missing Piece is a compelling, actionable guide for anyone looking to build and lead truly cohesive, high-trust, high-performing teams. Backed by research and brought to life with practical insight, Veroneau equips leaders to build the kind of team culture where people collaborate, contribute, and thrive. It's a timely and actionable guide for anyone committed to unleashing the greatness in their team."
-Stephen M. R. Covey, The New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust and Trust & Inspire
About the Author :
Patrick Veroneau is the CEO and founder of Emery Leadership Group. He has dedicated his career to helping individuals, teams, and organizations become great. For more than two decades, Patrick has worked with leaders and teams in manufacturing, construction, healthcare, higher education, and athletics. His message is clear: Greatness is not reserved for a few, it is built through consistent behaviors practiced by everyone.A consultant, speaker, coach, and bestselling author, Patrick is known for turning complex research into clear, practical frameworks that help people change how they lead and connect. His evidence-based models, including CABLES, NEEDS, SET GOALS, and CATCH, are used by Fortune 500 companies, Division I athletic programs, and small businesses to build trust, strengthen engagement, and inspire ownership.Patrick is the author of The Leadership Bridge: How to Engage Your Employees and Drive Organizational Excellence and The Missing Piece: What Great Teams Do That Others Overlook. In his work, he challenges traditional views of accountability and shows that true greatness comes from ownership, a mindset that transforms compliance into commitment and performance into purpose.In addition to his books and consulting, Patrick hosts the Learning from Leaders Podcast, where he interviews influential thinkers and high performers to uncover the behaviors that separate average teams from extraordinary ones. His workshops and keynotes combine practical insight with authentic storytelling, helping people become not just better leaders but better teammates and contributors in every area of their lives. Patrick lives in Maine with his wife, Cyndi, and their three children, Grace, Josh, and Noah. He often says they are the greatest team he has ever been a part of. To learn more about Patrick, his work, and upcoming programs, visit www.emeryleadershipgroup.com
Review :
"A practical, research-based guide that every leader, coach, and parent should read. This book fills the gap most leadership books overlook."
-Jim Huling, #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling coauthor of The 4 Disciplines of Execution
"Patrick Veroneau brings decades of experience to this powerful blueprint. If you want a team that owns the mission, this is your playbook."
-Jude Killy, NCAA Division 1 Director of Athletics, University of Maine
"The Missing Piece is a compelling, actionable guide for anyone looking to build and lead truly cohesive, high-trust, high-performing teams. Backed by research and brought to life with practical insight, Veroneau equips leaders to build the kind of team culture where people collaborate, contribute, and thrive. It's a timely and actionable guide for anyone committed to unleashing the greatness in their team."
-Stephen M. R. Covey, The New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust and Trust & Inspire
