The Right Call: What Sports Teach Us About Work and Life

Sally Jenkins

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An NPR best book of the year * New York Times bestseller

The Washington Post sportswriter and New York Times bestselling author of the “fascinating” (The Wall Street Journal) The Real All Americans presents a love letter to the extraordinary coaches and athletes she has covered over the years and the actionable principles of excellence they embody.

Sportswriter Sally Jenkins has spent her entire adult life observing and writing about great coaches and athletes. With her engaging and expert prose, she has helped shape the way we view these talented sports icons. But somewhere along the line, she realized, they had begun to shape her.

Now, she presents the astonishing inner qualities in these same people that pushed them to overcome pressure, elevate their performances, and discover champion identities. Based on years of observing, interviewing, and analyzing elite coaches and playmakers, such as Bill Belichick, Peyton Manning, Michael Phelps, and more, Jenkins reveals the seven principles behind success:

-Conditioning
-Practice
-Discipline
-Candor
-Culture
-Resilience
-Intention

Discover how you can apply these same principles to your life and become your own champion. Colorful, inspirational, and accessible, The Right Call is the one stop shop for anyone wanting to learn how to effectively elevate themselves to greatness.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Teamwork and Collaboration: The book may highlight the importance of teamwork, emphasizing how successful teams in sports can serve as models for effective collaboration in the workplace and personal life.

  2. Leadership Lessons: Drawing on sports, the book might offer insights into leadership qualities and strategies that can be applied in professional and personal contexts.

  3. Resilience and Perseverance: Lessons from athletes overcoming challenges, setbacks, and adversity may be discussed, emphasizing the importance of resilience and perseverance in all aspects of life.

  4. Goal Setting and Discipline: The book may explore the role of goal setting and disciplined effort in sports and how these principles can be applied to achieve success in various endeavors.

  5. Adaptability and Flexibility: Lessons from sports might include the importance of adaptability and flexibility, recognizing that situations change and being able to adjust one's approach is crucial.

  6. Fair Play and Ethics: Values such as fair play, sportsmanship, and ethical conduct in sports may serve as a foundation for discussions about integrity and ethics in the workplace and personal life.

  7. Mental Toughness: The mental aspect of sports, including focus, concentration, and handling pressure, may be explored as relevant to challenges in work and life.

  8. Continuous Improvement: The concept of continuous improvement, honing skills, and striving for excellence may be a recurring theme, drawing parallels between athletes seeking improvement and individuals seeking personal and professional growth.

  9. Handling Success and Failure: The book may provide insights into how athletes handle both success and failure, offering lessons on humility in victory and resilience in defeat.

  10. Community and Belonging: Sports often create a sense of community and belonging. The book might discuss how fostering a sense of community can positively impact work environments and personal relationships.

Language English
ISBN-10 1982122552
ISBN-13 9781982122553
No of pages 272
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Gallery Books
Published Date 06 Jun 2023

About Author

Author : Sally Jenkins

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