In Eleven Rings, Phil Jackson – head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, and one of the most successful coaches in professional basketball history – reveals his revolutionary approach to coaching that has transformed players’ lives and led teams to multiple championships. Drawing on experiences from more than thirty years of coaching at all levels of sport, Jackson provides insight into how he develops winning teams, instills values in his players, manages superstar egos, handlesZen meditation and NBA playoff pressure cooker situations with apparent ease. He also offers personal stories about Michael Jordan Kobe Bryant Shaquille O’Nealand other iconic figures as well as fascinating insights into notable rivalries. Uniquely perceptive analysis covers not just basketball but life lessons delivered through hard-won experience272 pages.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for any sports fan who wants to gain a deeper understanding of the game, and the motivations and tactics behind one of its most successful coaches. It also provides insights into how to achieve personal success in any field.
Pros :
- Insightful
- Entertaining
- Well written
Cons :
- Some readers may not be interested in the inner workings of professional sports
- Coaching strategies may not be applicable to other fields or contexts
- May require significant time commitment to read
Learn more about the author
Phil Jackson is one of the most successful coaches in professional basketball history, with eleven NBA Championship rings as a head coach. In Eleven Rings, he reveals his revolutionary approach to coaching that has transformed players’ lives and led teams to multiple championships. Drawing on experiences from more than thirty years of coaching at all levels of sport, Jackson provides insight into how he develops winning teams, instills values in his players, handles superstar egos, manages Zen meditation and playoff pressure cooker situations with apparent ease. He also offers personal stories about Michael Jordan Kobe Bryant Shaquille O’Nealand other iconic figures as well as fascinating insights into notable rivalries. Uniquely perceptive analysis covers not just basketball but life lessons delivered through hard-won experience272 pages.
Reader Reviews
“In Eleven Rings, Phil Jackson – head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, and one of the most successful coaches in professional basketball history – reveals his revolutionary approach to coaching that has transformed players’ lives and led teams to multiple championships. Drawing on experiences from more than thirty years of coaching at all levels of sport, Jackson provides insight into how he develops winning teams, instills values in his players, manages superstar egos”
“Jackson is a fascinating figure, and Eleven Rings does an excellent job of chronicling his career.”
“If you’re looking to gain a deeper understanding of some of the all-time greats in basketball, or even life itself, then this is definitely a book for you. Eleven Rings will give you plenty to think about long after you finish reading it.”
” Leadership is about making the right decisions, Jackson says. His Eleven Rings shows how.”
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