Description
• Expands upon the coaching principles of UCLA legend Coach John Wooden to offer a straightforward people management framework
• Rich with real-world examples—of both what to do and what not to do—from Wooden’s career and the author’s 35 years’ experience at the top levels of human resource management
• Appropriate for new people managers and business/HRM students, as well as more experienced HR professionals and leaders across functions
Table of Contents
Introduction & Context. Background. About This Book. Part 1: Staffing. Chapter 1: The team with the best players almost always wins. Chapter 2: Surround yourself with strong, opinionated people. Chapter 3: Balance is everything. Chapter 4: Teamwork is not a preference; it’s a necessity. Part 2: Cultivating Culture. Chapter 5: Fairness is giving all people the treatment they earn and deserve. Chapter 6: Make your "yes" mean yes. Chapter 7: Be quick, but don't hurry. Chapter 8: The team with the most mistakes...Wins! Chapter 9: Rules are made to be followed, not broken. Part 3: Organizing and Planning. Chapter 10: Keep it simple. Chapter 11: Concentrate on your team, not the opposition. Chapter 12: Adjust to your players - Don't expect them to adjust to you. Chapter 13: Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Chapter 14: Practice doesn't make perfect; only perfect practice makes perfect. Part 4: Reinforcing Desirable Behavior. Chapter 15: Focus on effort, not winning. Chapter 16: Seek consistency - avoid peaks and valleys. Chapter 17: Great leaders give credit to others, but accept the blame themselves. Part 5: Engaging Your Team. Chapter 18: A good leader is first, and foremost, a teacher. Chapter 19: A great leader cannot worry about being liked. Chapter 20: Be honest, direct, and willing to risk it all for your beliefs. Chapter 21: Game time is when the coach's job is almost over. Summation. Closing Thoughts. Personal Reflections. Acknowledgements. About the Authors
