Slam-Dunk Success

Leading from Every Position on Life's Court

By: Byron Scott, Charles Norris, Jon Warech, Earvin "Magic" Johnson - foreword

Narrated by: Byron Scott, Charlie Norris, Jon Warech

Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins

Publisher's summary

Great leadership begins with great understanding. No one knows that better than basketball legend Byron Scott and lifelong business executive Charlie Norris, who, respectively, won NBA championships and resurrected multimillion-dollar corporations by being team players no matter their positions. Whether it's on the basketball court, in the boardroom, or in everyday life, getting to the heads and hearts of people is paramount to getting the most out of them.

In Slam-Dunk Success, Scott and Norris share their parallel formulas for victory and prove that with the right tools, winning can happen anywhere. As a player Scott won three championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, and as coach he twice took the New Jersey Nets to the NBA finals and won coach of the year honors with the New Orleans Hornets. With every team his role changed, but his winning mentality never faltered.

As CEO of McKesson Water, Charlie Norris turned a $200 million company into a company that sold 10 years later for $1.1 billion, and as chairman of the board of Freshpet he helped lead the start-up from early stage testing to become a publicly traded company with a market value of over $350 million. In each job, he led with the same amount of conviction and care.

Their book - which grew from their unlikely friendship and realization that two men from completely different backgrounds could have the same leadership ideals - breaks down their keys to motivating others, negotiating deals, and creating prosperity from scratch. Their blueprint includes lessons on listening, turning failure into learning opportunities, and delegating authority with extreme precision.

Leadership is a full-time job, and Byron Scott and Charlie Norris' story is a guidebook for leaders in all fields and in any position looking to better both their careers and their lives. Champions are formed when people make those around them better, and this book shows how you can be a winner every day.

©2017 Byron Scott, Charlie Norris, and Jon Warech. Foreword ©2017 Earvin "Magic" Johnson (P)2017 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

"Success that looks like a slam-dunk rarely is. Byron and Charlie chronicle the strikingly similar mental attitudes, preparation, work-ethic, fortitude, failures and foibles that has led to their success in very different fields and sparked their unlikely friendship. Their stories and the lessons they draw from their personal experiences will be of value both on the court and in the corporate arena." (Lena Goldberg, senior lecturer, Harvard Business School)

"Although it's common to find community at Equinox, Byron and Charles found uncommon friendship in one another. Together, they discovered parallels that exist between sports and business, making this an empowering read for anyone in a leadership role." (Harvey Spevak, CEO and partner, Equinox)

Profesional and Personal Strategies for Success

Due to the application of high quality storytelling and relatability this book is an easy read on the way to success. Read it, enjoy it, and profit from it.

GREAT BOOK!

Would you consider the audio edition of Slam-Dunk Success to be better than the print version?

YES, DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE AUTHORS ARE ACTUALLY THE ONES TELLING THE STORY.

Who was your favorite character and why?

BYRON AND CHARLES

Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favorite?

BYRON ADN CHARLES

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The chapter that talks about complacency.

Any additional comments?

One of the best books I've ever read. Easy to follow and understand. I can relate to an everyday life, not just basketball or a multi million business.

Very motivating

I really enjoyed listening to both Byron and Charlie. It was very interesting to hear about leadership skills from two completely different careers.
Great book!