Seeds of Success: Leadership, Legacy, and Life Lessons Learned

by John Brubaker

It is often said that there is no faster path to change than great pain, and Jack Burton has no small share when it comes to his own. Driven by frustration and failure, a chance meeting with an unlikely mentor propels Jack toward three extraordinary people that plant the seeds of discovery he must now nurture and grow to find the remedy to his misfortune. Like all great endeavors, the path is unexpected, and Jack soon finds himself body and soul deep into the mystery of personal philosophy and how it is inextricably woven into the fabric of success for all.

230 pages, Paperback

Published November 10, 2015

About the author

John Brubaker

Award-Winning Author, Professional Speaker & Executive Coach

John Brubaker is a highly sought after keynote speaker, award-winning author and executive coach known for his unique approach to performance enhancement. He has front line, high-stakes, high-stress experience as a championship coach. His 12 year coaching career ended with him getting fired – on his birthday! This experience taught John all the powerful lessons of coaching: teamwork, setbacks, strategy, and implementation – but equally the importance of balancing your life.

His experience on-air and in sales management with ESPN Radio have given John insight about what it takes backstage to build an iconic brand as well as the power of understanding and connecting with your audience.

Coach Bru’s programs are based in real-life and are road-tested. John has devoted the past 20 years as a coach, bringing together and building on the combination of his life experiences to help leaders and teams not just move to the next level but to Stadium Status.

Reviews

[Thomas III · Rating 5 out of 5]

With this being the second book that I read of Mr. Brubaker, I was somewhat cynically expecting similar leadership concepts listed out in a different way. Instead, the author took me on a narrative ride that immediately had me caught between the pages that I couldn’t stop turning. As a public-speaking trainer, I always teach the importance of knowing the audience and relating stories that can easily be remembered and applied. I was enthralled with the easy transitions between chapters and concepts. The emphasis throughout the book about how sports translate into business hit home. My love for business and sports were combined to make an enjoyable and easy read that will stick with me for a long time. I was fortunate to get a signed copy from the author. The inscription read, “Be a seed planter!” Not knowing what is was, I found myself assessing my own commitments and legacy throughout the book and found the power of sharing even more with others.
- Thomas B Dowd III, author of “The Transformation of a Doubting Thomas: Growing from a Cynic to a Professional in the Corporate World” and “From Fear to Success: A Practical Public-speaking Guide”

[Rob Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Don't be a seed counter, be a seed planter." This was a huge theme I received from the book. The story is about Jack who coaches Lacrosse for Coach Randall. The lessons he learns along the way prepare Jack for the art of becoming a coach. Its not the science, it's often the art...Like in one scene where coach recites the famous "Man in the arena" quote, or the reference to how Bamboo grows. I love the style of this book and the lessons it teaches.