Baseball Business

While much has been written about his father, Sam, a titan of industry, there is no public record of Charles Bronfman’s thoughts on his own life, family, career and his significant accomplishments in sport and philanthropy. Distilled does just that, chronicling key events in the life of the heir to one of Canada’s great fortunes. Born in 1931 to the fabulously wealthy Bronfmans, Charles grew up in a 20-room mansion with many staff. Via their control of the distilling giant Seagram, the Bronfman family dominated the liquor business.

If your organization is not performing at its best, this book is for you. It puts you right into the shoes of the leaders of the great baseball dynasties and demonstrates how they overcame challenges common to those in our own teams and groups. Topics include managing and motivating highly talented but dysfunctional individuals, turning around careers that have stalled late in life, better understanding the practical benefits of diversity and inclusion, and inspiring individuals to find their best within the context of their teams.

One of the most respected and successful athletes ever to grace a major-league pitcher's mound, Orel Hershiser had an approach to the game that put him in a class by himself. Now that he's retired, this Cy Young Award winner, MVP of division- and World Series-winning teams, and Sports Illustrated "Sportsman of the Year" looks back on the people, events, and decisions that most affected his life, on the field and off.

Swing for the Fences draws on lessons from America's greatest pastime to create a manual of practical tools for winning at the game of life. Navigating life's challenges is never easy, but Greg Bancroft's thoughtful and humorous writing will teach you how to give yourself a break and "suck less". In a clear, engaging style, Swing for the Fences guides you through being successful at home, at work, and in relationships. In the end, it's not just about the home runs; it's about how you approach stepping up to the plate.

"Osez sortir du rang !" sonde la puissance des idées nouvelles, ce qu'il en coûte vraiment pour leur donner vie et comment chacun d'entre nous peut se faire le chantre de l'originalité et inciter les autres à penser autrement. Comment défendre ses idées et ses valeurs sans risquer de tout perdre ? Adam Grant montre comment améliorer le monde en réfléchissant d'une façon nouvelle, à l'encontre des idées reçues, en combattant les conformismes et en rejetant les traditions désuètes.

What is Servant Leadership, and how can it transform company culture? How does Servant Leadership relate to Agile and Scrum methods? How can leaders inspire and empower their organization? The Balancing Act: Servant Leadership in the Modern Workplace answers these questions. From its philosophical beginnings to its application in various fields: the military, business, and even industries where you wouldn't expect.

This book is a step-by-step guide of mental training and stress management to assist you on your journey to success. This expert advice and guidance stems from many years of research and experience as a certified sport psychology coach, certified stress management coach, a former professional baseball general manager, a former college athlete, a motivational speaker, and a lifelong baseball coach.

Larry Sasso has three passions in life: teaching, working with young adults, and helping clients become financially independent. He has now turned his passions into Get in the Game, a guide to personal finances and life for young adults. Using his unique perspective as a softball and baseball coach, Larry teaches young adults how to get on the path to financial independence. Along the way, he teaches broader lessons about life, starting a career, and leadership. The lessons are delivered in a fun, easy-listening format.