Synopses & Reviews
Preparation is easy to praise but very hard to master. No modern coach, in any sport, understands that better than NFL veteran Tom Coughlin.
He led the New York Giants to two Super Bowl victories with his system of relentless preparation and old-school resilience. He teaches his players that you can never guarantee a win, but you can always earn the right to winwith focus, consistency, hard work, and anticipation of obstacles. And if youve earned the right to win, you can sleep soundly before a big game and take the field with confidence.
Now Coughlin shares his best advice and anecdotes and shows how they apply beyond the gridiron. His philosophy focuses on mental preparation and consistency in the face of adversity. And his direct, honest wisdom can help leaders in any field rev up their own organizations. Coughlins lessons include:
- Using time efficiently, both in making and sticking to a schedule and planning for the long-term
- Preparing for unexpected opportunities and building flexibility into your game plan
- Paying close attention to the details, because every piece of information is an advantage over the competition
- Establishing trust and open communication with your team
Coughlin illustrates his lessons with previously untold stories about prominent players like Eli Manning, Doug Flutie, and Michael Strahan.
Earn the Right to Win can help you master a winning combination: preparation, smart decision making, and toughness in the face of adversity. Its a powerful guide for leaders in any kind of organization.
Review
“Tom Coughlin challenged us and prepared us to handle anything that was thrown at us.... The lessons I learned from him werent limited to football. They were applicable to every aspect of my life.”
—Michael Strahan, from the foreword
Synopsis
An inspirational guide for leaders by the two-time Super Bowl-winning coach of the New York Giants Preparation is easy to praise but very hard to master. No modern coach, in any sport, understands that better than NFL veteran Tom Coughlin. He led the New York Giants to two Super Bowl victories (2008 and 2012) with his system of relentless preparation andold-school tough-mindedness. He teaches his players that you can never guarantee a win, but you can always earn the right to win—with focus, consistency, hard work, and anticipation of obstacles. And if you’ve earned the right to win, you can sleep soundly before a big game and take the field with confidence. Now Coughlin brings his best advice and anecdotes to a wider audience, and shows how they apply beyond the gridiron. As he likes to say, the more you sweat, the less you bleed. He explains his attention to detail and his passion for knowing even the smallest bits of information that might affect a game. He also shows how to build flexibility into your plan and prepare for the unexpected. Coughlin blends insider stories with practical insights from his forty-year career, creating a powerful guide for leaders in any field.
Synopsis
A top NFL coach offers leadership advice that applies from the field to the office.
Tom Coughlin led the New York Giants to two Super Bowl victories with his unique system of relentless preparation and resilience. He teaches his players that you can never guarantee a win, but you can always earn the right to winwith focus, hard work, and anticipation of obstacles.
Now Coughlin shows how his teachings apply beyond the gridiron, illustrating his points with previously untold stories about players like Eli Manning, Doug Flutie, and Michael Strahan. His wisdom can help leaders in any field rev up their own organizations.
About the Author
Tom Coughlin is the head coach of the New York Giants and one of the most successful coaches in NFL history. Before winning two Super Bowls with the Giants, he coached the Jacksonville Jaguars for nine seasons, leading them to two appearances in the AFC Championship Game. Before that he was the head football coach at Boston College and an assistant coach for three NFL teams. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, Judy. They have four children and eleven grandchildren.
David Fisher is the author of seventeen New York Times bestsellers, among them collaborations with Hall of Famers Terry Bradshaw and Tommy Lasorda; entertainers George Burns, Leslie Nielsen, and William Shatner; and Nobel Prizewinning biochemist Kary Mullis. He lives in New York.