Charles Sullivan, one of the winningest coaches in the history of the sport of volleyball, is a physical education teacher and sports psychology professor at Springfield College by trade. His story provides the reader with a unique approach to winning in sports and success in life, employing a knowledge of psychology to define his program and craft an unparalleled record of success that reveals the power of culture. Rather than lecture his players about research and theory, Coach Sullivan most often teaches through metaphor and stories. These stories share his experience on the court while providing a unique lens that enables the reader to capture the core values that unite all iconic coaches. Kevin Sheehan shares the research on cultural grit, not only, bringing Sullivan's success to life, but also providing a formula for successful leadership in any field or endeavor. There are lessons in this book that can change your life and cultivate a culture of grit in your organization that will lead to success that you could never have imagined.
Autorentext
By Kevin Sheehan - With Charlie Sullivan
Inhalt
Foreword
Brian Magoffin
Introduction: The Magic of Stories
Research without Going to the Dentist's Office
Brain Research: The Fragile Nature of Memory
Brain Function and the Magic of Stories
Who is Charlie Sullivan?
Five Take Aways from The Power of Stories
The Big Idea from The Power of Stories
Part I: Beyond Winning
Chapter 1- The Culture of Winning
Springfield Volleyball: A Culture of Winning
Winning Coaches under the Microscope
Why It Is Some Coaches Win All the Time?
Winning the Game of Belief
Five Take Aways from The Culture of Winning
The Big Idea from The Culture of Winning
Chapter 2- Welcome to the Game of Belief
Meet Charlie Sullivan: Welcome to the Game of Belief
The Power of Culture: You Were Made for This!
More than Pep Talks: Beyond Winning
Five Take Aways from Welcome to the Game of Belief
The Big Idea from Welcome to the Game of Belief
Chapter 3- Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
What Stands in the Way, Becomes the Way
Eighteen Pencils and a Lost Coin Toss
Lessons from a Lost Coin Toss
Less than Successful Playing Career: Obstacle or Gift?
Five Take Aways from Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
The Big Idea from Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
Chapter 4- The Power of Personality
NFL Draft Day: You Are on the Clock
Selection Results: Did You Make the Same Decision as the NFL?
The Birth of Grit: Angela Duckworth Finds Her Passion
What Makes Gritty Individuals Gritty?
Driven From Within: The Power of Effort and Will
The Tom Brady and the Power of Belief and Effort
Resume versus Eulogy Virtues
Five Take Aways from The Power of Personality
The Big Idea from The Power of Personality
Part II: Building Cultural Grit
Chapter 5- Core Values: Failing Well
Trial by Fire: Core Values Born of Struggle, Frustration and Failure
Winning Coaches and Core Values
Five Take Aways from Core Values: Failing Well
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