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From the age of seven, Pat Williams's greatest passion was
baseball. However, after two years in the minors, he had to admit
it was not his greatest talent. But when he combined his passion
for sports with his greatest talents--leadership, salesmanship, and
promotion--he found his sweet spot for success. What followed was a
phenomenally successful career and a lasting impact on the world.
Through engaging stories and inspiring examples of those who have
found their sweet spot for success, Williams shows readers how to
identify their greatest talent, pursue their greatest passion, and
multiply their efforts through teamwork. They'll discover how to
maximize their natural gifting, focus their enthusiasm, and
leverage their talent and passion into a lifetime of success.
Perfect for graduates going off to college or work, or anyone who
is still looking for a career that satisfies their soul.
Introduce Young Readers to Inspiring Figures from Early American
History We live in scary and unpredictable times, and times of
crisis call for heroes. Despite our recent obsession with all
things superhero, real heroes are just regular people who rise to
the challenge when the going gets tough--like the people who won
the American Revolutionary War. Some famous, some obscure, but all
models of courage under fire, these ordinary people followed their
convictions, took tremendous risks, and faced dire consequences
should they fail. Yet they stuck to their principles, winning the
most unlikely of victories and not only shaping a new country but
reshaping the world. Now Pat Williams brings their stories to vivid
life for children ages 9-12. These engaging stories of men, women,
and even kids who showed courage despite overwhelming odds during
America's fight for freedom will inspire young readers to face
their fears, take calculated risks, and imagine a better future for
themselves and their country.
While many developing countries rapidly expanded their scientific
and technological capabilities during the 1960s and 1970s, the
current international economic crisis has severely threatened these
programs and the developing world has staggered under its debt
burden. These economic difficulties highlight the need to utilize
effectively the limited scientific and technological resources
available. In this volume, an international group of experts
explore ways to organize research and development programs; create
flexible and appropriate linkages to promote supplier user
interactions at national, regional, and international levels; and
design policy instruments to encourage and finance research and
development.Three case studies illustrate all these aspects of
research and development.The contributors also* outline suggestions
for pioneer projects in such areas as a technological services
delivery system for small industries; a local technology system for
rural areas; a fund-syndicating technology delivery system for
later enterprises and investors; linkages to improved productivity
in under-utilized capacity; and identifications of needs in the
least-developed countries.
In this book, Pat Williams, senior executive vice president of the
Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association, gives five
secrets he has discovered that lead to a magical, miraculous way of
life.
An inspiring biography of one of the most influential and beloved
figures of the 21st century, based on more than a thousand
interviews. "I've read every book that has ever been written about
Walt Disney, going back to some that were published in the 1930s.
[How to Be Like Walt] is by far the most enjoyable to read of them
all!"
Tim O'Day, Disney Scholar
"How to Be Like Walt is a fitting tribute to Walt's memory and an
important contribution to the Disney legacy . . . Now more than
ever, we need people with the qualities Walt had: optimism,
imagination, creativity, leadership, integrity, courage, boldness,
perseverance, commitment to excellence, reverence for the past,
hope for tomorrow, and faith in God."
Art Linkletter
How to Be Like is a "character biography" series: biographies
that also draw out important lessons from the life of their
subjects. In this new book-by far the most exhaustive in the
series-Pat Williams tackles one of the most influential people in
recent history.
While many recent biographies of Walt Disney have reveled in the
negative, this book takes an honest but positive look at the man
behind the myth. For the first time, the book pulls together all
the various strands of Disney's life into one straightforward,
easy-to-read tale of imagination, perseverance, and optimism. Far
from a preachy or oppressive tome, this book scrapes away the
minutiae to capture the true magic of a brilliant maverick.
Tom Osborne's Leadership Principles
- Be a servant leader. Sacrifice yourself for the benefit of
others.
- Accentuate the positive and empower those around you.
- Focus on your values and principles and stay true to them.
- Bring a sense of teamwork through loyalty and unity.
- Do whatever you can to help make a difference in the
world.
- Whenever you deal with adversity, learn from the
experience.
- Focus on what matters most: character, principles and
process.
- Mentor someone and leave a legacy of spirit and perseverance.
What if you could get leadership advice directly from the man
universally recognized as one of America's most admired presidents,
Abraham Lincoln himself? And then what if you could hear from a
well-known contemporary marketplace leader about functional ways to
apply those lessons today? In this unique book, you'll be able to
do just that, thanks to the creative lessons offered by Lincoln
writer, actor, and playwright Gene Griessman. To drive the lessons
home, NBA executive Pat Williams offers his trademark wisdom,
humor, and practical insight based on his rich and varied personal
experiences. If you want your leadership life to pop in a way that
spells resounding success, make sure this book is on your shelf,
easily within reach. You'll want to refer to it again and again.
How can you be sure you'll win that next job interview? Unless
you have a crystal ball, a genie's lamp, or a lucky rabbit's foot
that accurately forecasts the future, it is difficult to predict.
NBA guru Pat Williams knows a trick or two about what it takes to
make the team's final cut. In this book, he shows you how to build
a business network, plan your career path, package yourself to get
the right kind of attention, and much more. The secret to nailing
the job interview is to approach life as if every day is a
championship game.
When Coach John Wooden graduated from eighth grade, his father gave
him a handwritten card and said, "Son, try to live up to this." On
the card, his father had written seven simple yet profound life
principles:
Be true to yourself
Help others
Make friendship a fine art
Drink deeply from good books, especially the Bible
Make each day your masterpiece
Build a shelter against a rainy day by the life you live
Give thanks for your blessings and pray for guidance every day
These principles were the key to Coach Wooden's greatness--and his
goodness. Through powerful stories and pithy advice, this book
shares the wisdom that made Wooden happy and successful. This
inspirational and conversational book, now in trade paper, will
encourage, challenge, and motivate readers to build these
principles into their own lives.
Through engaging stories and inspiring examples of those who have
found their sweet spot for success, Williams shows readers how to
identify their greatest talent, pursue their greatest passion, and
multiply their efforts through teamwork. They'll discover how to
maximize their natural gifting, focus their enthusiasm, and
leverage their talent and passion into a lifetime of success.
Perfect for graduates going off to college or work, or anyone who
is still looking for a career that satisfies their soul.
On 2 February 1959, a musical about the life and times of heavyweight boxing star Ezekiel Dhlamini (known as 'King Kong') opened in Johannesburg to a packed audience that included Nelson Mandela. King Kong was not just South Africa's first ever musical, but one that grew out of a collaboration between black people and
white, and showcased an all-black cast.
It was an instant hit, bursting through the barriers of apartheid and eventually playing to 200,000 South Africans of every colour before transferring to London's West End. Pat Williams, the show's lyricist, was at the time an apolitical young woman trying to free herself from the controls and prejudices of the genteel white society in which she lived. Here she recounts her experience of growing up in a divided South Africa, her involvement in the musical, and its lasting impact both on herself and on the show's cast, many of whom went on to find international fame, like South African jazz legends Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela. Her memoir takes the story up to the present day.
It is both a vivid evocation of a troubled time and place as well as a celebration of a joyous production, in which a group of young people came together in South Africa's dark times - to create a show which still lives on today.
Each topic is a gem of brilliant writing from a master storyteller.
By turns delightful, thought provoking, funny and packed with
stories and observations about life's vagaries.
2022 SABR Baseball Research Award Finalist for the 2022 SABR
Seymour Medal The careers of pitchers Jack Quinn and Howard Ehmke
began in the Deadball Era and peaked in the 1920s. They were
teammates for many years, with both the cellar-dwelling Boston Red
Sox and later with the world champion Philadelphia Athletics,
managed by Connie Mack. As far back as 1912, when he was just
twenty-nine, Quinn was told he was too old to play and on the
downward side of his career. Because of his determination, work
ethic, outlook on life, and physical conditioning, however, he
continued to excel. In his midthirties, then his late thirties, and
even into his forties, he overcame the naysayers. At age forty-six
he became the oldest pitcher to start a World Series game. When
Quinn finally retired in 1933 at fifty, the "Methuselah of the
Mound" owned numerous longevity records, some of which he holds to
this day. Ehmke, meanwhile, battled arm trouble and poor health
through much of his career. Like Quinn, he was dismissed by the
experts and from many teams, only to return and excel. He overcame
his physical problems by developing new pitches and pitching
motions and capped his career with a stunning performance in Game
One of the 1929 World Series against the Chicago Cubs, which still
ranks among baseball's most memorable games. Connie Mack described
it as his greatest day in baseball. Comeback Pitchers is the
inspirational story of these two great pitchers with intertwining
careers who were repeatedly considered washed up and too old but
kept defying the odds and thrilling fans long after most pitchers
would have retired.
For nearly 20 years, John Wooden ran scores of summer youth
basketball camps, imparting wisdom and teaching skills to thousands
of boys and girls between the ages of eight and fifteen. Most would
not grow up to play professional or even college ball, but all of
them found their lives changed by their interaction with the
greatest coach who ever lived. In those camps, Coach Wooden also
impacted hundreds of camp counselors and assistant coaches. This
one-of-a-kind book shares their inspiring stories, highlighting six
fundamental lessons from Coach Wooden for a life of success and
unforgettable impact on others.
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