Bøger af Pat Williams

THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS NEVER ENDS.MOST PEOPLE DREAD GROWING OLD. Some even fear it. We've all witnessed the drastic measures many have taken to slow (or at least camouflage) the effects of aging. And we've seen the tragic results.In Happy on the Homestretch, Pat Williams-a man who ran 58 marathons after the age of 55-offers a completely different way to think about our later years. Instead of fighting tooth and nail to resist them, we should embrace them. We should welcome them with open arms and pursue happiness with the same enthusiasm (if not the same energy) that characterized our youth. He calls it "giving Father Time a hard time."Here you will find 30 tips for doing just that. No magic, no hocus-pocus, no surgical alterations, no pie-in-the-sky promises, just simple, practical ideas in the areas of attitude, health, relationships, work, and spirituality that will help you make your later years your greater years.

What does it take to be a hero?Whether in graphic novels or action movies, we all love superheroes. But real heroes are just regular people who rise to the challenge when the going gets tough. Like the heroes who won the American Revolutionary War.Some became famous, some remained mostly unknown, but they are all models of courage under fire. These ordinary people followed their convictions, took tremendous risks, and faced death or prison if they failed. Yet they stuck to their principles, winning the most unlikely of victories. They not only shaped a new country but reshaped the world.This book tells their stories. Stories of men, women, and young people who showed courage despite overwhelming odds during America's fight for freedom. These stories will inspire you to face your fears, stand up for what you believe in, and imagine a better future for yourself and your country.Because the world needs real heroes--like you.

NEVER DO BORING DEVOTIONS AGAIN! Pat Williams is a legend in sports--a former professional baseball player, world champion sports executive, and co-founder of the Orlando Magic. Mark Atteberry, a pastor for forty-six years, once led his church softball team in bloop singles. As old friends and decorated authors, it was inevitable that the pro and the weekend warrior would combine their love of God and sports to produce the ultimate sports devotional. If you, too, are a sports lover and yearning to deepen your relationship with God, you've found just the tool you're looking for. Every Day Is Game Day is biblical, insightful, and fun. Loaded with powerful scriptures, little-known facts, and both dramatic and humorous anecdotes from the world of sports, it will breathe new life into your daily devotional time.

Succeeding at leading--find out how in Pat Williams' "ultimate leadership book." You'll learn the essential skills to help your people achieve, in whatever setting you serve.

VINCE LOMBARDI'S LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES: - Envision a successful future -- then chart a course to get there. - Communicate your vision with passion and conviction. - Know the people you lead; find out what motivates each one. - Lead with character and integrity. - Inspire confidence through your competence and success. - Lead boldly, act decisively, don't second-guess yourself. - Don't just be a boss -- be a servant to your people.

Tom Osborne's Leadership Principles ¿ Be a servant leader. Sacrifice yourself for the benefit of others. ¿ Accentuate the positive and empower those around you. ¿ Focus on your values and principles and stay true to them. ¿ Bring a sense of teamwork through loyalty and unity. ¿ Do whatever you can to help make a difference in the world. ¿ Whenever you deal with adversity, learn from the experience. ¿ Focus on what matters most: character, principles and process. ¿ Mentor someone and leave a legacy of spirit and perseverance.

Bobby Bowden, the legendary Head Football Coach at Florida State continues to inspire athletes and fans. Books have been written about Bowden for the last 10 years examining this coaching legend, but never has he been examined under the microscope of leadership.Leadership expert Pat Williams has teamed up with Florida State Associate Athletics Director Rob Wilson to bring to light what made Coach Bowden so successful and how you can incorporate his leadership principles into your own life. Williams and Wilson have interviewed over 250 former players, coaches, and members of the media that knew Bowden well. The book uncovers never before revealed leadership insights from Bowden's leadership and coaching genius. This 208 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.Coach Bowden's Leadership Insights ¿ Always tell the truth. You must walk your talk. ¿ Be available to your players and staff night and day, no matter what. ¿ Your team is your family; nuture and care for them with unconditional love. ¿ Hire good people, delegate and let them do their jobs. ¿ As a leader, competing and winning must be your number one priority. ¿ There is no substitute for faith in God.

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.

Pat Williams designed this book to be a life-changing Christian leadership course for individuals, Bible study groups, adult Sunday school classes, and the leadership teams of churches, Christian businesses, and Christian organizations (contact the publisher for quantity discounts). The study and discussion guide following each chapter will help you apply these principles to your daily leadership challenges.

The Spark at Lit is Book Foreword Introduction: Daly Memories Chapter 1: Let Leaders Lead Chuckism #1: Players play, coaches coach, bus drivers drive the bus Chuckism # 2: I'm not a coach, I'm a salesman Chuckism #3: I'm not a coach, I'm a teacher Chuckism #4: Th e players have to allow you to coach them Chuckism #5: Every day is a crisis. My job is to land the plane safely Chuckism #6: Th e best asset a coach has is selective hearing Chuckism #7: Th at's my job Chuckism #8: Th is isn't my fi rst rodeo Chapter 2: Without Teamwork, You've Got Nothin' Chuckism #9: Th ey all want three things-48 minutes,48 shots and $48 million Chuckism #10: Hang around, guys. Hang around Chuckism #11: You get paid to play eighty-two nights a year Chuckism #12: Ours is a suff ering business Chuckism #13: We have too many meetings in basketball and they will kill you. You can talk too much-players get tired of your voice Chuckism #14: Cherish and savor every day you're in the NBA Chuckism #15: Diff erent team; same problems Chuckism #16: Shooting makes up for a multitude of sins Chapter 3: Only Real People Need Apply Chuckism #17: You can't fool dogs, kids-or NBA players Chuckism #18: Stay out of the limelight because it's a players' league Chuckism #19: You've got to make sure the guys who don't play don't poison the guys who do play Chuckism #20: Coaching basketball is not about Xs and Os, but about diversity Chuckism #21: Th en get in earlier...beat me in Chuckism #22: "Everything happens to me" Chapter 4: Never Do THAT Chuckism #23: Never trust happiness Chuckism #24: No one looks bad in a blue suit Chuckism #25: Never get in a fi ght with a person who buys ink by the barrel Chuckism #26: Never put a saddle on a mustang Chapter 5: ALWAYS Do is Chuckism #27: Practice the midnight rule Chuckism #28: Take the high road Chuckism #29: You'd better know where your next job is coming from Chuckism #30: Let's go! Let's go! Chuckism #31: You've got to go through the process. Keep moving forward Chuckism #32: Trust me Chuckism #33: Get past mad Chapter 6: at's Life Chuckism #34: I'm a product of the Great Depression Chuckism #35: What do you do best? Chuckism #36: Consequence of action. Chuckism #37: Beyond belief...beyond beyond Chuckism #38: You don't really know who you are until you're at least thirty-fi ve Chuckism #39: Youth must be served- you don't stay on top forever Chuckism #40: It is what it is Chapter 7: Attitude is Everything Chuckism #41: A pessimist is an optimist with experience Chuckism #42: Whatever! Chuckism #43: Rebound. Rebound. REBOUND! Chuckism #44: Handle it! Chuckism #45: It's easy to say "yes" six months in advance Chuckism #46: Ignore Chuckism #47: Not a problem! Chapter 8: Whatever You Do, Do It With Style Chuckism #48: What are you doing? Chuckism #49: All of you want to be in my seat-but it's hot up here! Chuckism #50: Seduced by the competition Chuckism #51: Chuckdaly Pat's Final oughts - Chuckism #52: We want to be happy after the games

How can you be sure you'll win that next job interview? Unless you have a crystal ball, a genie's lamp, or a lucky rabbit's foot that accurately forecasts the future, it is difficult to predict. NBA guru Pat Williams knows a trick or two about what it takes to make the team's final cut. In this book, he shows you how to build a business network, plan your career path, package yourself to get the right kind of attention, and much more. The secret to nailing the job interview is to approach life as if every day is a championship game.

Many people are so preoccupied with the stumbling blocks in their path that they have little time for the building blocks necessary to construct an exemplary life. Pat Williams believes it's time to clear the road and get on with the business of living a more fulfilling life. The culmination of twenty-five years of research and a lifetime of experience, this book challenges readers to get off the bench and throw themselves into living to their greatest potential. Williams is cofounder of the Orlando Magic, host of a radio show, father of nineteen children including fourteen he and his wife adopted, and an avid collector of stories and quotes. Williams delivers a rallying cry to anyone ready to become the champion God intended.

Through engaging stories and inspiring examples of those who have found their sweet spot for success, Williams shows readers how to identify their greatest talent, pursue their greatest passion, and multiply their efforts through teamwork. They'll discover how to maximize their natural gifting, focus their enthusiasm, and leverage their talent and passion into a lifetime of success. Perfect for graduates going off to college or work, or anyone who is still looking for a career that satisfies their soul.

In his new book, SOULS OF STEEL, popular inspirational speaker Pat Williams explains why strong moral character is essential to success in life and how to develop it in ourselves and our children.

"NO THANKS." This is the answer countless men and women have given when asked to step up and assume a leadership role. And rarely is it because of a lack of ability. Most often, it's because of uneasiness about the challenges and difficulties that most leaders face. They know that leaders have to be problem-solvers, and they've seen how leaders take the heat and get blamed when something goes wrong. In The Reluctant Leader, renowned leadership expert Pat Williams takes the fear out of leadership by answering every concern a reluctant leader might have and giving practical advice on how to navigate even the stickiest leadership challenges. If you've been told you'd make a great leader but have never said yes to a leadership opportunity, let Pat Williams help you overcome the hesitation that's holding you back.

Times of crisis call for revolutionary leadership. What better model could we have for courage and creativity under fire than those who found themselves in positions of leadership during the American Revolutionary War? Men and women, famous and obscure, of European and African descent--the leaders of the revolution faced outrageous odds and dire consequences should they fail. Yet they stuck to their principles, winning the most unlikely of victories and not only shaping a new country but reshaping the world.Now Pat Williams helps you apply their genius to your sphere of influence. Through the remarkable stories of more than 25 leaders of the American Revolution, you'll discover fresh insight into how great leaders are formed, refined, tested, and strengthened.As Thomas Paine wrote, "We have it in our power to begin the world over again." Let Pat Williams show you how to lead in our day with revolutionary courage, confidence, and a serving heart.

With stories of West Point heroes and leaders, bestselling author Pat Williams celebrates the twelve core virtues of the academy and illustrates how these values can help you develop character and lasting success.

UCLA Coach John Wooden didn't just coach NCAA champions for more than 20 years, he taught the sport he loved to youth at his basketball camps. Now the life lessons he shared and the impact he had can help you live a life that is not only good, but also great.

A collection of Pat Williams' columns from Human Givens, the journal of the Human Givens Institute.

Kid-Tested (and Tested, and Tested…) Guidance for Parents in the Trenches. The Inside Track to Raising Kids.Most of us find raising one, two…or maybe three or four children to be challenging enough. The idea of parenting a half dozen seems almost crazy, and more children than that–impossible. But Pat and Ruth Williams have together raised (and are continuing to raise) nineteen kids. More importantly, they’ve not just survived the process–they’ve loved it! What do they know that the rest of us don’t? What does it take to make a family of any size not only work, but thrive? After bringing up nineteen kids–as biological parents, adoptive parents, single parents, and step-parents–Pat and Ruth Williams have gained a volume of insights and experience that will enrich your home, strengthen your family, and help you be the parent you want to be. Inside you’ll find counsel that really works–whether you’re raising one child, one dozen (or more), or any number in between.

Motivational speaker and author Pat Williams guides readers on a journey to success by helping them discover where their greatest talents intersects with their greatest passions.

Draws on more than 1,000 interviews to present an inspirational portrait of the founder of the Walt Disney company, relating how his character strengths of imagination, perseverance, and optimism enabled him to pursue his dreams and achieve success and happiness.

"The little things matter. All I need is one little wrinkle in one sock to put a blister on one foot--and it could ruin my whole season. I started teaching about shoes and socks early in my career, and I saw that it really did cut down on blisters during the season. That little detail gave us an edge."--Coach John WoodenCoach Wooden knew the long-term impact of little things done well.Now Pat Williams takes Coach Wooden's lesson, along with stories of people like Walt Disney, Steve Jobs, and more, and shows you how the small things you do or don't do dramatically affect your integrity, reputation, health, career, faith, and success. You can live a life of excellence that is worthy of emulation. This inspiring book will show you how it's done.

"It comes at you loud and clear with heart-wrenching honesty from one of the most magical people in all of sports."--Dick Ebersol Pat Williams has known the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat--both on the sidelines of the basketball court and in his personal life. In this engaging look at his life and career, he tells of big-name players, multimillion-dollar deals, and nail-biting playoffs during his rise from minor league wunderkind to general manager of an NBA championship team. He also tells of deep personal struggles, such as his heart-crushing divorce and his battle with cancer. Through these engaging stories, he shares ten proven principles for success that will inspire you to live a winning life despite the challenges that come your way. "Pat's integrity, passion, and heart will inspire and encourage you."--John C. Maxwell "What a ride! Pat Williams is unbelievable!"--Jerry B. Jenkins Pat Williams is senior vice president of the NBA's Orlando Magic. He has more than fifty years of professional sports experience, has written dozens of books, including the popular "Coach Wooden" and "The Difference You Make," and is one of America's most sought-after motivational speakers. He lives in Florida. Learn more at www.patwilliams.com. Jim Denney is a full-time freelance writer with more than one hundred published books to his credit. His collaborative titles include "Reggie White in the Trenches," "Undefeated," and numerous books with Pat Williams.

When Coach John Wooden graduated from eighth grade his father gave him a handwritten card and said, "Son, try to live up to this." On the card, his father had written seven simple yet profound life principles:Be true to yourselfHelp othersMake friendship a fine artDrink deeply from good books, especially the BibleMake each day your masterpieceBuild a shelter against a rainy day by the life you liveGive thanks for your blessings and pray for guidance every dayThese principles were the key to Coach Wooden's greatness--and his goodness. Through powerful stories and pithy advice, this book shares the wisdom that made Wooden happy and successful. This inspirational and conversational book will encourage, challenge, and motivate readers to build these principles into their own lives.

Every one of us has influence, whether we realize it or not. In everything we say and do, we are influencing those around us. What if we became more aware, more intentional, and more strategic about our own influence? Well, we might just change the world. True influence, says Pat Williams, isn't about getting what you want--it's about serving others. Using personal stories from his own life and the lives of others, Williams shows readers the difference between influence and manipulation, how to influence others through both words and deeds, and ultimately how to change the world for the better, one relationship at a time.This book will inspire readers to build a positive legacy in the lives of others and take the role of influencer to heart. Each chapter includes questions and ideas for personal reflection and practical application, and can be used to guide group discussions as well. Includes a foreword by Joe Girardi, manager of the New York Yankees.