by Joe Torre
First published 2000
Joe Torre managed the New York Yankees to three World Series victories in four years. Now he explains how he did it. Torre built his success on twelve core management principles that work in baseball and business alike. He shows how to handle difficult superiors and earn respect from team members. The book draws from Torre's experiences leading the Yankees through their championship runs. Torre explains how to balance patience with urgency and maintain perspective under pressure. His approach combines hard work with strategic thinking. The principles apply whether you manage a baseball team or a corporate department. Torre offers practical advice on building trust, motivating performers, and delivering results when stakes are high.
Genres: business, leadership, non-fiction, management
Vibes: inspirational, practical, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-experience, practical-advice
Setting: New York
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
304 pages · Paperback · Grand Central Publishing