by Phil Jackson
First published 2013
Phil Jackson won more championships than any coach in professional sports history. The preacher's son from North Dakota captured six titles with the Chicago Bulls and five with the Los Angeles Lakers. Sportswriters called him the "Zen master," and the label fits. Jackson inspired rather than intimidated his players. He awakened their better instincts instead of exploiting their egos or fears. Jackson reinvented himself by studying humanistic psychology, Native American philosophy, and Zen meditation. He built a leadership philosophy around freedom, authenticity, and selfless teamwork. This approach transformed the cutthroat world of professional basketball. Jackson reveals how he guided legendary stars to unprecedented success. The book exposes the true sources of motivation and competition at elite levels. It shows what separates great teams from collections of talented individuals.
Genres: leadership, sports, non-fiction, biography-memoir
Vibes: inspirational, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: leadership, personal-development
Setting: Chicago, Los Angeles
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
368 pages · Hardcover · Penguin Press