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The Lombardi RulesVince Lombardi--loved by some, feared by others, but respected by all--was first and foremost a winner. The greatest sports coach of his time, perhaps of all time, Lombardi was also a thoughtful man with uncommon passion, a motivator with uncompromising values, and a leader with unprecedented wisdom and authority.
More than three decades since Lombardi's untimely passing, his words continue to resonate. In The Lombardi Rules, Vince Lombardi Jr. examines many of his father's most celebrated quotes to reveal the bedrock principles behind his legendary success. This concise yet comprehensive book is packed with proven insights and techniques that are especially valuable in today's hard-fought business arena, including:
- Ask yourself tough questions
- Play to your strengths
- Work harder than anybody
- Be prepared to sacrifice
- Be mentally tough
- Know your stuff
- Demand autonomy
- Act, don't react
- Keep it simple
- Focus on fundamentals
- Chase perfection
- Run to win
Vince Lombardi's uncanny ability to motivate others, along with his insatiable drive for victory, made him the standard against which leaders in very field are measured. The Lombardi Rules provides an insider's look at Lombardi's extraordinary methods, and shows you how to adapt and adopt those methods for leadership success in your own career.
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These quick reads, based on McGraw-Hill bestsellers, are designed to meet the needs of busy people. Each book includes the best of these titles, reduced to a manageable page count for readers on the go or who only want the main themes of a book. A quick course on the rules of leadership behind coach Vince Lombardi and how anyone can use them to achieve extraordinary results.
Synopsis
Vince Lombardi Jr. is a writer and popular professional speaker. An attorney, he has served in the Minnesota legislature and has held executive positions with the Seattle Seahawks, the NFL Management Council, and the United States Football League.
About the Author
Vince Lombardi, Jr., son of the legendary football coach, has been in law, politics, football, speaking and writing. He earned a law degree and maintained a private practice while serving in the Minnesota legislature. He joined the Seattle Seahawks in 1975 as Assistant to the General Manager. Vince went on to become the Assistant Executive Director of the NFL Management Council and later led two USFL teams as president and general manager. Today, he is a compelling speaker who provides his audiences with the tools for leadership and teambuilding.