Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success

A book where leadership, sporting success and spirituality come together. Fascinatingly interesting and very readable, this is a book that I'm sure I will come back to. Having grown up in England as a devout lover of football, this book gives a fabulous insight into an American sport and an icon of its sporting history. What strikes me as I read this is the thought that this is 'just a coach' and this is not to disparage but to admire p, hugely, that the writing, the thinking and what is contained is so far removed from the hum drum drudgery many us are regularly exposed to in English football! If you are a sports fan, read it. But this book transcends sport too. For anyone interested in mental strength, spiritual enlightenment, coaching and leadership this book has something for you and that it is bound up in sporting success for me makes it unputdownable!

i purchased this book after a friend recommended it to me. i wasnt expecting much, i am an nba fan but it was a book about a coach. boy was i wrong. this book is a must read for anyone growing up in the 'Jordan NBA' era not to mention shaq and kobe with the lakers. some great behind the curtain stories here

Easy to read book with so many examples of how to be a silent leader. Of course, Phil had many excellent subordinates that could, like MJ, change the game by themselves, but winning so many titles without a clear vision wouldn't be possible. Sports coaches give many examples of good leaders, and this book is an excellent position for someone who's trying to be a leader.

Great insight on how a mastermind thinks. Full of stories

Great book. It was recommended by a friend as a book that describes how to lead a group of very special people. Although I'm only half way through it, I'm impressed with Phil Jackson and his writing style. Really interesting how he connects being spiritual with winning.