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. Leadership Excellence draws upon leaders of history and the present--in business, sports, religion, and politics--to distill great principles that apply to leaders of any age, background, and setting. You'll benefit from years of experience and hundreds of interviews by Williams, senior vice president of the NBA's Orlando Magic, as you're exposed to leadership's seven sides: vision, communication, people skills, character, competence, boldness, and most importantly, a servant's heart. Includes forwards by legendary football coach Bobby Bowden and General Tommy Franks.

Author Biography

Pat Williams is a motivational speaker, author of 90 books, and cofounder and senior vice president of the NBA's Orlando Magic. Named one of the 50 most influential people in NBA history, he is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts and won a league championship as general manager of the 1983 Philadelphia 76ers. Pat and his wife, Ruth, are parents of 19 children, including 14 adopted from four nations. An Army veteran, former minor league baseball player, and host of three radio programs, Pat also teaches Sunday school in his Orlando church. Jim Denney is a writer with dozens of books to his credit, including titles with NFL legend Reggie White, supermodel Kim Alexis, and radio host Michael Reagan. A full-time writer since 1989, he has written books both for adults and children, including the Timebenders science fiction series. Jim lives in California.