This handbook for developing six crucial habits " should be on every modern leader's desk" (Jeb Blount, bestselling author of People Follow You).While many books focus on developing managerial competencies, most leadership failures are the result of a failure in character, not a failure in competence.But just as you don't get in shape by reading a fitness magazine, you don't become a leader of character by reading a book on character. You have to

"In my 47 years as a college head basketball coach at West Point and Duke, I had the honor of competing against many of the best coaches in the country. There was no better coach, or a more genuine person, than Bobby Cremins." — Mike Krzyzewski, from the forewordRelive the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) basketball golden era courtside with one of its winningest coaches. In From the Bronx to the Bench, Bobby Cremins tells the story of a life shaped by bask...

The legendary Coach K reveals the unique leadership skills that he used to unify a bunch of highly-egocentric NBA superstars to work together in order to win the Gold medal in the 2008 Summer Olympic games.In his previous bestselling books, Coach K has guided readers to success the way he has guided his teams at Duke University with the power of his inspirational words and phenomenal leadership skills. But that was with college kids. Now, Coach K has stepped up to ...

New York Times bestseller. The inspiring leadership book from the legendary basketball coach, now featured in the acclaimed Hulu series The Bear.The Duke University's former head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has proved himself a leader both on and off the court. He led the Duke Blue Devils to five straight Final Four appearances, culminating in back-to-back championships in 1991 and 'ninety-two. He received ...

Exploring what it means to be a school, a coach, and a player in college basketball's Final Four, Feinstein exposes the driving forces behind one of the most revered events in American sports. Readers will also find dramatic stories from the officials and referees to the scouts and ticket-scalpers.

One of the world's greatest mountain climbers and adventurers tells her first-hand leadership stories of coming to grips to life literally on the edge—8000 meters up."Irresistible ... offers amazing timely, practical lessons and authentic inspiration delivered with candor and spunk." —Brigadier General (Ret.) Tom Kolditz Professor Emeritus, U.S. Military Academy, Dept. of Behavioral Sciences & LeadershipOn the Edge is an engaging l...

Overlooking the Hudson River on the campus of the United States Military Academy at West Point are 12 granite benches, each inscribed with a word representing a key leadership virtue: compassion, courage, dedication, determination, dignity, discipline, integrity, loyalty, perseverance, responsibility, service, and trust. These benches remind cadets of the qualities that lead to victory and success, not just on the battlefield, but in all of life.With his signature enthusiasm and in...

The story of Duke University's 2000-2001 championship basketball season is one of a young inexperienced team, insurmountable odds, and the visionary coach that brought them to victory.

"Think positive and have faith." Those are the words of a three-time cancer survivor determined to inspire the world. Yet anyone who knows Dick Vitale - or Dickie V as he's better known - understands that he is hardly a man of few words, especially on the topic of fighting cancer.The Hall of Fame broadcaster is known by millions from his four decades (and counting) with ESPN, where he's built a one-of-a-kind connection with college basketball fans. In his new memoi...

**"With Every Shot Counts, I hope that you’ll be as inspired by Carlos' journey as I’ve been."—Shaquille O’NealFrom NBA All-Star and ESPN commentator Carlos Boozer, a gripping, intimate and inspiring memoir about overcoming trauma, achieving your dreams and staying true to who you are in the process**Most know Carlos Boozer as the beloved power forward whose dazzling basketball career spanned two decades. But few know the dramatic, poignant and powerful story behin...

A national bestselling collection of short inspiring and motivating essays from Duke University's Coach K about the game of life—on and off the court."In all forms of leadership, whether you are a coach, a CEO, or a parent, there are four words that, when said, can bring out the best in your team, your employees, and your family. I Believe in You.Those words can mean the difference between a fear of failure and the courage to try." —Coach KIn his u...

College football fans need no introduction to Bud Wilkinson, but few of them know the great University of Oklahoma football coach as a devoted father. In Dear Jay, Love Bud, Jay Wilkinson, Bud’s younger son, shares forty-seven letters his father wrote to him while he was in college and graduate school. Spanning the early to mid-1960s, these letters reveal Bud’s deep love for his son, as well as the philosophy and values that led to his remarkable success in sports and in life....