1 / 6Leading with the Heart by Coach K
Leading with the Heart is Coach K’s book on leadership lessons drawn from his basketball coaching career and earlier experience as a U.S. Army captain. It is a 336-page English edition framed around sport, business and life, with practical appeal for readers interested in team motivation and leadership.
At a glance
- Coach K discusses ways of motivating players and pursuing team performance.
- The listing connects the book’s leadership approach with lessons from his U.S. Army captaincy and basketball coaching.
Reference price: $24.99
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Its leadership focus spans sport, business and life, offering a broader angle than a coaching manual alone.
- The 336-page length gives room for a sustained account rather than a short-form leadership guide.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Atlantic |
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| Publication date | 3 April 2024 |
| Edition | Main |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 336 pages |
| Dimensions | 13 x 2.5 x 19.7 cm |
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| Weight listed | 302 g |
| ISBN-10 | 1805462326 |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-1805462323 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in leadership ideas drawn from basketball and team motivation.
- Fans of Coach K looking for his account of leadership lessons from sport and military experience.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a technical basketball tactics handbook or a workbook with exercises, neither of which is specified in the listing.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Frequently asked questions
What is Leading with the Heart about?
The listing describes Coach K’s approach to motivating players, drawing on his basketball career and lessons from his time as a U.S. Army captain.
How long is this edition?
The listing gives a print length of 336 pages.
What language and edition are listed?
The details identify the edition as Main and the language as English.
