Champions Are Raised, Not Born

Champions Are Raised, Not Born
Author: Summer Sanders
Publisher: Dell
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2000-07-11
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0440508347

Ever wonder what it takes to raise a champion-in sports, in work, or in life? Discover the secrets of triumphant parenting--and raising a child who excels. Summer Sanders won more medals than any other American swimmer at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. After retiring, she has continued to charm America as a TV commentator and media celebrity. And wherever she goes, parents ask: what gave her the drive to consistently give all she had, no matter what the challenge? How did she develop her self-assurance and raw courage? What did her parents do right? Now Summer Sanders provides compelling, surprisingly simple answers for all parents--whether your child is gifted in sports, in school, or the arts--from the unique perspective of a child who became the world's best in her field. Enriched by advice from a host of other Olympic athletes, Champions Are Raised, Not Born reveals what truly develops a champion. How to recognize a child's true talent. How to provide family support (even if parents are divorced). How to nurture mental toughness and self-confidence. How to encourage your child to become a team player. How to help your child realize her dream without sacrificing her childhood. Winning, losing, and getting both right in life.

Champions are Raised, Not Born

Champions are Raised, Not Born
Author: Summer Sanders
Publisher:
Total Pages: 232
Release: 1999
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780385334211

Sanders offers parents the unique perspective of the child in guiding them through the agony and joy of raising a child with aspirations of greatness.

Entrepreneurs Are Made Not Born

Entrepreneurs Are Made Not Born
Author: Lloyd E. Shefsky
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2011-06-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0071781579

Top praise for this unique inside look at the winning secrets of successful entrepreneurship: A great reference guide that I wish had been available when I started my business back in 1951!--Lillian Vernon, Founder and Chief Executive Officer Lillian Vernon Corporation. What a boost to the entrepreneurial spirit! After reading Entrepreneurs Are made Not Born, those who have hesitated will be inspired to make their dream a reality.--Jay Pritzker, Hyatt Hotels. Excellent book--a must read.--Peter J. Shea, CEO, Entrepreneur Magazine. Shefsky really understands entrepreneurs--Must reading for anyone who wants to be an entrepreneur, and especially for those who finance, work with, or study entrepreneurs.--Don Jacobs, Dean, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University.

Champions are Born, Losers are Made

Champions are Born, Losers are Made
Author: John Di Lemme
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 70
Release: 2012-01-23
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1105450538

Everyone was born a Champion, but the labels that society places on individuals make them question their status as a Champion that has a right to achieve massive success. In this book, John Di Lemme digs into the fact that Champions are Born, Losers are Made plus adds a Bonus Section on the Inner Secrets of Leadership.

Teach Like a Champion 2.0

Teach Like a Champion 2.0
Author: Doug Lemov
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2015-01-12
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1118901851

One of the most influential teaching guides ever—updated! Teach Like a Champion 2.0 is a complete update to the international bestseller. This teaching guide is a must-have for new and experienced teachers alike. Over 1.3 million teachers around the world already know how the techniques in this book turn educators into classroom champions. With ideas for everything from boosting academic rigor, to improving classroom management, and inspiring student engagement, you will be able to strengthen your teaching practice right away. The first edition of Teach Like a Champion influenced thousands of educators because author Doug Lemov's teaching strategies are simple and powerful. Now, updated techniques and tools make it even easier to put students on the path to college readiness. Here are just a few of the brand new resources available in the 2.0 edition: Over 70 new video clips of real teachers modeling the techniques in the classroom (note: for online access of this content, please visit my.teachlikeachampion.com) A selection of never before seen techniques inspired by top teachers around the world Brand new structure emphasizing the most important techniques and step by step teaching guidelines Updated content reflecting the latest best practices from outstanding educators Organized by category and technique, the book’s structure enables you to read start to finish, or dip in anywhere for the specific challenge you’re seeking to address. With examples from outstanding teachers, videos, and additional, continuously updated resources at teachlikeachampion.com, you will soon be teaching like a champion. The classroom techniques you'll learn in this book can be adapted to suit any context. Find out why Teach Like a Champion is a "teaching Bible" for so many educators worldwide.

The Power of a Positive Mom

The Power of a Positive Mom
Author: Karol Ladd
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2001
Genre:
ISBN: 1582291632

Both stay-at-home and working moms alike can learn and apply seven simple principles for shaping their families for good, and adopting their attitudes and actions so that the lives they care about are filled with love and encouragement. Original.

Power of a Positive Mom & Power of a Positive Woman

Power of a Positive Mom & Power of a Positive Woman
Author: Karol Ladd
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2006-09-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1416542647

2 Best-Selling, Positively Power-Packed Books in 1 There's an amazing power in the fourteen principles shared in this dynamic duo of a book. Seven time-tested principles from the The Power of a Positive Mom are perfect for stay-at-home and working moms alike; plus seven more life-changing principles from The Power of a Positive Woman will unlock the potential in any woman to be a positive influence in her world In this two-for-one book you'll learn the power of your words and how to use them positively; you'll learn how your prayers, encouragement, attitude, and example can change your family forever; and you'll learn how to become a powerful force in your family, your church, your community, and your world. Become the positive mom and woman that you were created to be.

Successful Spokespersons Are Made, Not Born

Successful Spokespersons Are Made, Not Born
Author: Hal Hart
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2007-05-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1467813753

Successful Spokesperson Are Made, Not Born is an expanded edition of the original book published in 2000, adding instructor teaching guides, sample speech openings and new anecdotes to the basic techniques from the first edition. The expanded edition has also been published in Chinese by Peking University Press, Beijing. ISBN: 978-1-4259-8648-3 Order, paperback, from: AuthorHouse, Amazon, Google or major book store chains. Blog Posting – On Hal Hart's web site, www.Halhartcommunications. See Media Interview Check List (from“Successful Spokespersons...” ). Comments on football star Michael Vick's predicament.

In Pursuit of a Powerful Performance

In Pursuit of a Powerful Performance
Author: Jonathan Wiggins
Publisher: Academia Press
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2010
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9038215355

This book on cycling attempts to bridge the gap between coaching and science

Fight Your Fear and Win

Fight Your Fear and Win
Author: Dr. Don Greene
Publisher: Harmony
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2002-02-12
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0767906268

We’ve all been there: that make-it-or-break-it moment of our careers—on the brink of a deal, poised at the starting gate, under the spotlight. At this point, most of us experience one overwhelming reaction—fear—and this fear can have negative physical, mental, and emotional consequences on how well we do our job. Don Greene, Ph.D., renowned sports psychologist, professor at the Juilliard School, and "stress" coach to top executives, has spent decades studying fear, and in this groundbreaking book, he identifies seven essential skills required to fight fear and perform at your best: Determination, Energy, Perspective, Courage, Focus, Poise, and Resilience. Whether you are giving a closing argument in a courtroom, making a presentation at work, or stepping up to the first tee, this simple twenty-one-day plan will make a profound difference in the way you approach challenges, allowing you to think more clearly and creatively under pressure. Fight Your Fear and Win is the ultimate tool for conquering your fear and achieving success when you need it most.