What It Takes To Be Number #1

Vince Lombardi on Leadership

By: Vince Lombardi

Narrated by: Michael Prichard

Leadership continues to be one of the most written-about and most trained-for qualities in business today. And no figure so fully embodies the leadership qualities managers hope to cultivate in their professional and personal lives as the late Vince Lombardi, the greatest NFL coach of all time.

The exalted place Lombardi holds in American culture has never been clearer than it is today, as evidenced by the enormous success of the 1999 best seller When Pride Still Mattered, as well as the vast popularity of the coach's son, Vince Lombardi, Jr., America's most sought-after motivational speaker.

In What It Takes to Be #1, Vince Lombardi, Jr. explores his father's leadership philosophy and extracts powerful lessons about what it takes to be an effective leader. Taking as his jumping-off point his father's legendary 1970 speech on the supreme importance of self-knowledge, character, and integrity, Lombardi, Jr. examines each of those qualities and offers guidelines on cultivating and applying them at work and in your personal life.

Throughout, What It Takes to Be #1 is enlivened by personal anecdotes and quotes about and by his father, as well as quotes from other great leaders providing further wisdom and inspiration.

Please note: This is an historical recording. The audio quality represents the technology of the time when it was produced.

©2006 Vince Lombardi, Jr. (P)2005 McGraw Hill-Ascent Audio

Excellent book for any leader

This should be a must read for any leader in any industry. The tips and leadership method Vince Lombardi utilized with the Green Bay Packers, have endured the test of time. They are is applicable now, as they were then. Strongly recommend this book.

Leadership Must

It isn’t just about football, this book is perfect for leaders in any industry. It is a great and easy listen that allows you to pause and reflect at different points.

Great message.

I like the real examples and stories that I was able to here and learn.

Practical and insightful

Easy listen with lots of usable insights on leadership. Closer look at Vince Lombardi himself.

Amazing

Best book on leadership that I’ve ever read. Could be used organizationally for a lot of things other the actual game of football itself