In Full Out, Monica Aldama tells the story of how she went from an unathletic kid who was picked last for any team to one of America’s most successful coaches. Drawing on her own experiences and powerful stories from some of today’s best-known leadersāincluding Coach K, Sheryl Sandberg, and Condoleezza RiceāAldama provides readers with a roadmap for success that is both inspiring and actionable. We all have something to offer in life, whether we’re leading a team or simply trying to achieve our personal goals. With passion, resilience, and determination anyone can reach their full potential. From setting big dreams to learning from failure; embracing change to staying focused during times of adversity; communicating effectively across different cultures; developing leadership skills at every stage of life: Aldama covers it all. Featuring new case studies and updated content throughout based on feedback from fans young and old alike influenced by her work as both an Olympian advisor coach/ambassador & Professor at UCLA Anderson School Of Management FULL OUT is an essential guidebook for what it takes not only be great but enjoy the journey along the way.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for athletes, coaches, and leaders of all ages who want to achieve their goals. Through personal stories and advice from well-known leaders, Monica Aldama provides readers with a roadmap for success that is both inspiring and actionable.
Pros :
- The author is a successful coach, which lends credibility to her advice.
- The book is full of inspiring stories from leaders in various fields.
- The lessons are actionable and applicable to a wide range of people
Cons :
- The author writes in a very personal and inspirational way, which may not be appealing to everyone.
- The book is quite long and some readers might find it repetitive.
- Some of the stories and advice are more relevant to people in North America or Europe than they are to others living in different parts of the world
Learn more about the author
Monica Aldama is an Olympic advisor coach/ambassador, Professor at UCLA Anderson School of Management and author of the book FULL OUT: Lessons in Life and Leadership from Americaās Favorite Coach. Monica has helped countless individuals achieve their dreams by teaching them how to embrace change, stay focused through adversity, communicate effectively across cultures, develop leadership skills early on in life and much more.
Reader Reviews
“The book is extremely motivational and it is easy to read. Aldama does a great job of providing real-life examples that the average person can relate to.”
“Inspiring, actionable, and roll-up-your sleeves advice from America’s favorite coach. Monica Aldama knows what it takes to be successful both on and off the field, in business and life.”
“A must read for anyone striving to be their best selves.”
“I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for an inspirational and practical guide to achieving success. Monica Aldama’s stories and advice have helped me realize my own potential as a leader, both on and off the field.”