Leading with the Heart

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars | 839 ratings

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Last update: 12-09-2024


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In sports, business, and life, there is no better model for success than the Duke University basketball program. With eight Final Four appearances since 1986, including back-to-back national championships in '91 and '92, Duke has done it the right way: combined athletic competitiveness with academic achievement, total effort, and personal integrity...and all of that thanks to Coach Mike Krzyzewski, affectionately known as "Coach K."

Now Coach K. reveals his personal principles for leadership, from dealing with adversity in life or on the basketball court, to taking responsibility for your actions and learning how to trust your heartfelt instincts in times of trouble. The result is a book that shows how you can be successful in any leadership challenges you face. An inspiring look into the life, heart, and mind of an extraordinary leader, Leading with the Heart is about bringing out the best and demanding the best, from ourselves, from those around us, and from any organization that is playing to win.


Top reviews from the United States

Bestlife
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughts from a leader
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2024
Very interesting book with stories from the coach’s life. Easy read with good information about leading.
William N. Parker
5.0 out of 5 stars In Serving Each Other We Become Effective and Fulfilled
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2000
"Leadership is the privilege of making differences for and through others." At least, this is my definition. I have read every significant book on leadership that has been published for the past ten years. I am a passionate student of the very subject that is my life's work: helping others in the business arena realize their potentials for greatness.
At the outset of a leadership class not long ago, one of the questions I asked was, "What leaders past or present would you list as being truly great?" This was after we addressed "why leadership now" and "how we learn it." One individual listed two: Abraham Lincoln and Mike Krzyzewski. I'll never forget that.
I had read Donald Phillips work, Lincoln on Leadership and LOVED it. When I saw that he and Coach K had collaborated, I KNEW I was in for a treat.
I am as big a fan of college hoops,ACC particularly, and Blue Devils specifically (my hometown) as I am of leadership.
There are HUGE lessons in the text for leaders at all levels. I've already captured one and e-mailed it to several leaders in business and industry.
Coach K is to great team leadership at college level what Phil Jackson is at the NBA level. It's all about selflessness and compassion.
I wish the book had been twice as long. I'm going to get the audio for reinforcement. He has many "quotables" throughout that people will want to remember.
It's a powerful and emotional journey that's fun to take!
This is the stuff from which great movies are made!
Kevin
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book highly recommended it
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
Great book I highly recommend it
raz spazz
4.0 out of 5 stars A bit dated, but valid
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2024
Although a bit old now, it still has tried an true methodology of leadership, which is quite different from most companies and people in general. Gotta love that. If you're familiar with '90s and 2000s ball, this is also a great way to be "invested" in the book.
Heather Harris
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2024
This is a great book for sports lovers and leaders.
Johnny
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT WORK
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2023
I have always known about Coach K but never really looked into him. Im from LA so there I was more into Phil Jackson, now if you like self-help or motivational speakers this is the book for you. It ties in life to basketball, it speaks from the voice of a leader, a provider, and most of all a father. Must read for anyone looking to make changes.
Machin01
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2017
This book is a book that will attempt to show and teach readers how to lead in a manner of respect. There isn't much X's and O's in this book if that's what you are looking for. This book preaches respect, love, and trust. It also talks about how and what it takes to attack excellence.
There is some cliche text in the book and some misspelling with bad grammar but if you pay attention to what is being said you can grow and learn from this book.
Coach K is not perfect but he strides for excellence and doesn't make excuses when he fails. He takes that failure as a learning experience and applies it to the next situation.
Overall I found the book enjoyable to read because I got to read some interesting player to coach stories. Also I learned some new techniques for being a leader, teacher and coach.
Cesar beyon
5.0 out of 5 stars GOOD
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2024
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