Arguably one of the best coaches in the history of professional sports, the legendary Zen Master of the Chicago Bulls basketball dynasty, shares his powerful insights on building winning teams, on teamwork, on focus, on strategy, and on coaching superstars like Michael Jordan.

The principles apply to business just the same as basketball. Every business leader must absorb these fascinating insights and bring them to the office everyday.

"Not only is there more to life than basketball, there's a lot more to basketball than basketball." - Phil Jackson

One of the most successful coaches in NBA history, Phil Jackson provides an inside look at the higher wisdom of teamwork with Sacred Hoops - Jackson's philosophy of mindful basketball and his life-long quest to bring enlightenment to the competitive world of professional sports.

A new paradigm of leadership based on Eastern and Native American principles, Jackson's approach flies in the face of the egoistic, winner-take-all attitude that has changed the face of American sports. Rather than winning through intimidation, Jackson - who describes himself as a Zen Christian - stresses awareness, compassion and most of all selfless team play.

Filled with stories about Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Toni Kukoc and other members of the Bulls, Sacred Hoops reveals how Jackson directs his players to act with a clear mind; to respect the enemy and be aggressive without anger or violence; to live in the moment and stay calmly focused in the midst of chaos, so that the "me" becomes the servant of the "we."

In Sacred Hoops, Jackson takes us inside the mind of the thinking man's coach as he builds one of the greatest teams of all time. Not just for sports fans, this inspiring memoir is for anyone interested in the potential of the human spirit.

Reviews:

"The perfect antidote to the win-at-any-cost mentality of professional sports, Sacred Hoops reveals the spiritual ground from which Jordan flies and suggests ways we might all soar with similar grace." - Interview magazine

About the Author:

Phil Jackson is the NBA's career leader in playoff victories and playoff winning percentage; he has won nine NBA titles, tying Red Auerbach for the most in a lifetime. He currently resides in Los Angeles, where he is the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Categories:  Leadership ,  Personal Growth