Dr. Jack's Leadership Lessons Learned From a Lifetime in Basketball

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.

Foreword ix Acknowledgments xiii 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 Index 277