Sideline CEO, Marty Smith
Sideline CEO, Marty Smith
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Sideline CEO
Leadership Principles from Championship Coaches

Author: Marty Smith, Tim Tebow

Narrator: Marty Smith, Fred Berman

Unabridged: 5 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Twelve

Published: 09/26/2023


Synopsis

From ESPN’s authentic, popular, and intrepid correspondent Marty Smith—SIDELINE CEO details key leadership principles Marty has learned from championship coaches he’s interviewed over the past two decades.

SIDELINE CEO delves into the unique psychology and daily preparation and gameplan execution of some of America’s most respected leaders—the coaches who have led hugely successful programs to win it all. Included among the legends whom Marty interviewed for SIDELINE CEO are: Nick Saban, Mack Brown, Kim Mulkey, Doc Rivers, John Calipari, Tim Corbin, Roy Williams, Tom Izzo, Patty Gasso, Dabo Swinney, Frank Beamer, and many others.
 
In talking to these sideline CEOs, Marty develops a set of leadership pillars that include: Building vital TRUST within the organization. Creating open lines of COMMUNICATION. DELEGATING responsibility—and thereby empowerment—to your coaches and players. Establishing and sustaining the RIGHT CULTURE in your program. MANAGING CRISES and adversity. EVOLVING with the game, the players and society, and always challenging your team.
Packed with insight, candor and keen storytelling from some of the greatest coaches of all time, SIDELINE CEO offers valuable takeaways that go beyond the game and apply to the boardroom, the classroom, and can help set intentions for winning in our daily lives.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Reynolds on December 04, 2023

Phenomenal book. Marty Smith is an inspiring author who works his butt of every day for ESPN. It is cool to see the circle of people he included in his book. Great perspectives on how to lead. Lesson learned for me after reading this book - there is no perfect way to lead!......more

Goodreads review by Will on February 17, 2024

Great book. Great life lessons and wisdom from the best coaches in the world. Easy to read......more

Goodreads review by Travis on October 20, 2023

Marty Smith is my favorite sports journalist, and has been for years. While he’s more known now for his time at ESPN, I used to read every word he wrote for NASCAR.com and other outlets he’s been employed by. He has an incredible talent for connecting with his audience. The bulk of this book is focu......more

Goodreads review by Michael on October 24, 2023

The author takes eight subject/topics, presents his thoughts, than incorporates a number of current or past coaches to expand their thoughts on the topic. It reads like a recording of interview notes. From that standpoint one gets the coaches point of view without interpretation by the writer. The e......more

Goodreads review by Thomas on July 06, 2024

Great listen on the way into work. The quotes in the book from prominent and successful men and women from the sports world were a great message going into the office or the gym. This book really changed my outlook on what success means to me and how to be a better leader. I did do this one as an au......more