Run to Win: Vince Lombardi on Coaching and Leadership
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (849 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0312303084 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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He is not only renowned in the sports world, but also in business and industry for his exceptional leadership skills. Vince Lombardi, whom many believe to be the greatest football coach in the history of the sport, is both a household name and an icon. By extracting powerful lessons from a man who could both lead and inspire, Phillips gets to the heart of what made Lombardi great and shows readers what it takes to be a winner. At the same time, this groundbreaking book tells the inspiring story of Lombardi's ten-year career with the Green Bay Packers and Washington Redskins, complete with anecdotes, quotes, and Lombardi Principles that show why this legendary coach continues to be a role model for effective leadership in business today.
Five Stars enjoyed book. Phillips is an excellent leadership biographer Donald T. Phillips has taught me a few things about leadership. He showed me the unique leadership abilities of Abraham Lincoln. He demonstrated the necessary leadership of the United States' Founding Fathers. He summarized the amazing leadership influence of Martin Luther King, Jr.And now, he's introduced me to the behind-the-scenes leadership chara. This book give great insight into Coach Lombardi Don Phillips has done a masterful job of writing the essesce of who Vince Lombardi was. He was a man who wanted his players to be the best that they could be and develop character. This book goes far beyond the football field and can be applied to anyone's life. I believe Mr. Phillips packed in as much information as possible in the least amount of p
From Publishers Weekly The author of several books about leadership, Phillips (Martin Luther King, Jr. What made Lombardi so successful? Phillips answers this question with detailed anecdotes from the coach's colleagues and players, along with chapter summaries highlighting "Lombardi Principles." Among these precepts are "Demonstrate your commitment to equality through your actions as well as your words," "Expect full cooperation from your superiors, and give full cooperation in return" and "Remember that all talent is founded on fundamentals and that fundamentals win it." Though seasoned executives may find some of the insights self-evident, less experienced managers should find them useful, especially if they're already familiar with Lom