As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des Moines Public Library’s six locations and online at dmpl.org. And find information on how to get a FREE library card and all its benefits at dmpl.org/get-carded.

Des Moines Public Library business book pick: “The Long-Distance Team: Designing Your Team for Everyone’s Success,” by Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel.

Why you should read it: The authors of “The Long-Distance Leader” and “The Long-Distance Teammate” bring their latest book, a practical guide for designing teams, creating a workplace culture, and building strong employee engagement – all from a distance in a remote work setting. The book focuses on the three C’s – Communication, Collaboration, and Cohesion – to assess, design, and develop communication channels, remote collaboration methods, and building cohesion and culture.