Bear Bryant On Leadership: Life Lessons from a Six-Time National Championship Coach

by Pat Williams, Tommy Ford

Paul Bear Bryant, the legendary Head Football Coach at the University of Alabama
from 1958-1982 continues to inspire athletes and fans. Books have been
written about Bryant for the last 30 years examining this coaching legend,
but never has he been examined under the microscope of leadership.Leadership
expert Pat Williams has teamed up with University of Alabama athletics
executive Tommy Ford to bring to light what made Coach Bryant so successful
and how you can incorporate his leadership principles into your own
life.Williams and Ford have interviewed over 200 former players, coaches and
members of the media that knew Bryant well. The book uncovers never before
revealed leadership insights from Bryants leadership and coaching genius.
This 200 page book is packed with riveting stories and illustrations that
will appeal to leaders at all levels of society.Football fans will love it
and individuals with any leadership role will benefit immeasurably.

Genres: Leadership, Sports

204 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2010

About the author

Patrick Livingston Murphy Williams was an American sports executive, who served as senior vice president of the Orlando Magic. Williams began his career as a minor league baseball player, and later joined the front office of his team. In the late 1960s he moved into basketball, with his biggest achievements being the 1983 title of the Philadelphia 76'ers and being a partner in the creation of the Orlando Magic.

Reviews

[Roy Peek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coach Bryant was the key influencer on so many that he touched. He made it very clear what he expected and demanded that each individual bought into the team. If you are or want to have the team play as one, regardless of the profession this will reinforce the concepts and allow you to see how it has been done and can be done for your .

“It’s not the will to win that matters. Everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters.” - Coach Bryant

Follow the traits / concepts in this book and you will have a team that wins. Roll Tide!

[Matt Duble · Rating 5 out of 5]

great and useful for anyone that is looking to lead or coach

[Cody · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a good as some books that I have read about the bear, it was more or less a combination of stories mixed with leadership lessons.