Dr. Jack's leadership lessons learned from a lifetime in basketball / Jack Ramsay.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ramsay, Jack, 1925-2014.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ramsay, Jack, 1925-2014.

Ramsay, Jack.

Basketball coaches--United States--Biography.

Basketball coaches.

United States.

Leadership--United States--Case studies.

Leadership.

Genre:

Biographies.

Case studies.

Autobiographies.

Physical Description:

xv, 288 pages ; 24 cm

Other Title:

Doctor Jack's leadership lessons learned from a lifetime in basketball

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : J. Wiley, [2004]

Summary:

What can one of the most successful coaches in the history of professional basketball tell CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, and managers about leadership? Everything! In this fascinating account of his nearly seven decades as a player, coach, general manager, goodwill ambassador, color commentator, and NBA analyst for ESPN, basketball legend Dr. Jack Ramsay reveals the guiding principles and best practices that make for outstanding leadership both on and off the court. Through colorful anecdotes that span his entire career, Hall of Fame coach Ramsay illustrates how great NBA players, coaches, and owners develop their self-confidence, learn to inspire confidence in others, motivate colleagues and subordinates, and lead by example. He demonstrates how these techniques can be applied in any profession or industry and presents principles of leadership that hold true in every situation.

You'll learn how to prepare for every business meeting the way Larry Bird prepared for every game; how to revitalize a slumping company the way owner Mark Cuban transformed the Dallas Mavericks; and how to demonstrate trust in your colleagues the way. Michael Jordan showed confidence in his teammates. You'll also learn how retired athletes such as Magic Johnson, Bill Bradley, and Billy Cunningham handled difficult transitions into new careers, starting over from scratch at an age when most of us are just hitting our stride. Do basketball lessons apply in real life? As Minnesota Timberwolves star Kevin Garnett puts it, "You've got to work hard, know where you're going, show people you care, and communicate, you've really got to communicate. It's harder in real life, because it never stops." Read Dr. Jack's Leadership Lessons Learned from a Lifetime in Basketball, and find out what it takes to become a true leader and an unstoppable winner.

Contents:

Introduction: Hoop Journey: From Barn Door to the NBA 1

1 Lace 'em Up: The Foundations of Success 19

2 Home Court Advantage: Teaching and Learning 41

3 Three-Pointer: Communicate, Communicate, Communicate 79

4 Taking Possession: Job Readiness 95

5 Fast Break: Maximizing Opportunities 117

6 Leadership Playbook: Accepting Responsibility 135

7 The Inside Man: Internal Leadership 171

8 The Game Plan: Making Decisions 189

9 At the Buzzer: How to Win, How to Lose 215

10 Transition Game: Succeeding on the Court of Life 227

Epilogue: The Triangle Defense: Family, Fun, Friends 263.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

0471469297

OCLC:

53013375