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The Legacy Builder
Find inspiration and the tools every 21st century leader, coach and parent needs in this realistic and gripping story of a successful CEO named Lance Marshall, who has lost perspective and is now struggling to balance the demands of work, his three kids and his marriage. After another verbal fight with his wife and to keep his life from unraveling, he decides to heed his wife s advice to reach out to the man who gave him the foundational principles that launched his path to success, Coach Moore, his high school football coach. Now a legend, Coach is one of the most successful and respected sports figures in the country. Back where Lance first found success, Coach Moore re-acquaints him with the 5 Non-Negotiables or secrets to exceptional leadership. Coach Moore leads Lance on a challenging tour of teaching and self examination as he sends him to visit five former players who are now very successful leaders in their own right. As each principle is laid out to Lance during each visit, there is one catch...he must apply what he has learned within 24 hours or the visits are over. One by one Lance accepts the wisdom each man has to offer but struggles as he faces the real-time demands his work and family are placing on him. Will Lance be able to apply what he s learned to change his life, becoming a true Legacy Builder for the 21st century or will he succumb to the unrelenting life of being a results driven, bottom line leader? In this inspiring page turner, Rod Olson, a 20 year college coaching veteran and now a highly sought after leadership advisor and speaker, addresses the costly and difficult issue of being a driven leader in the 21st century. Today s athlete, employee and child needs and expects much more than past generations. New age leaders and mentors needs to understand how to lead and coach today s employee or child or the repercussions can be catastrophic. The Legacy Builder will give you the tools you need to lead and motivate today s employee, athlete or child so that you can get results and instill balance in your life and theirs. This book will show you how to become... a true Legacy Builder.
128 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 2003
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February 1, 2019
What I took away was speaking greatness. The other principles are old principles that I was already familiar with.
April 13, 2014
'The Legacy Builder' by Rod Olson is a business book told in story form. The foundation of the book are what the author considers non-negotiable approaches to leadership. They are presented simply and the principles could be transformative if acted on to restore a life balance.
When former high school quarterback Lance Marshall is confronted by his wife about his life being out of balance, she presents him with an airline ticket to go visit his old coach and an ultimatum. Of course, Lance doesn't see things as so out of balance, but over the course of the book there is definite course correction that takes place. His approach to business is winner takes all, but this is taking a toll on his employees and his family. His old coach acts as a mentor and guide, and the lessons are taught by other former students of the coach. Most of the lessons are reinforced with physical objects that Lance can take with him.
Many of these business parable books can feel a bit contrived. There is a crisis and people intervening. During the lesson, there is usually another crisis at the midpoint to test the main character, but the story reinforces the lessons and makes it less dry to read. The addition of the objects given to Lance give this book even more of an mnemonic as a takeaway. The 5 lessons are thought provoking, easy to understand and very actionable. I enjoyed this a little more than similar type business books I've read.
I was given a review copy of this book by David C. Cook and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this book.
When former high school quarterback Lance Marshall is confronted by his wife about his life being out of balance, she presents him with an airline ticket to go visit his old coach and an ultimatum. Of course, Lance doesn't see things as so out of balance, but over the course of the book there is definite course correction that takes place. His approach to business is winner takes all, but this is taking a toll on his employees and his family. His old coach acts as a mentor and guide, and the lessons are taught by other former students of the coach. Most of the lessons are reinforced with physical objects that Lance can take with him.
Many of these business parable books can feel a bit contrived. There is a crisis and people intervening. During the lesson, there is usually another crisis at the midpoint to test the main character, but the story reinforces the lessons and makes it less dry to read. The addition of the objects given to Lance give this book even more of an mnemonic as a takeaway. The 5 lessons are thought provoking, easy to understand and very actionable. I enjoyed this a little more than similar type business books I've read.
I was given a review copy of this book by David C. Cook and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this book.
October 19, 2013
***an entertaining modern day parable***
Rod Olson, popular speaker, author and mentor better known as "Coach O" uses a parable style narrative in The Legacy Builder to illustrate how one man lost sight of what was important in his drive to succeed. It’s a modern day parable that teaches five “non-negotiable” leadership principles from ethical values to trustworthiness and how to walk a balanced life “with integrity.”
Lance Marshall, former high school star quarterback had “always done anything possible to win,” a characteristic that helped Lance and three friends launch a successful business enterprise that took off like a “bottle rocket.” It was an exciting time where the impossible became possible due to enthusiasm, long hours and hard work.
However, the business success led to a loss of personal and professional perspective and Lance realized his wife and children’s needs no longer came first. Stress and anger characterized both his home and work life, while his wife, children and even his employees walked in fear of his frequent angry outbursts…Full Review: www.examiner.com/list/the-legacy-buil...
Rod Olson, popular speaker, author and mentor better known as "Coach O" uses a parable style narrative in The Legacy Builder to illustrate how one man lost sight of what was important in his drive to succeed. It’s a modern day parable that teaches five “non-negotiable” leadership principles from ethical values to trustworthiness and how to walk a balanced life “with integrity.”
Lance Marshall, former high school star quarterback had “always done anything possible to win,” a characteristic that helped Lance and three friends launch a successful business enterprise that took off like a “bottle rocket.” It was an exciting time where the impossible became possible due to enthusiasm, long hours and hard work.
However, the business success led to a loss of personal and professional perspective and Lance realized his wife and children’s needs no longer came first. Stress and anger characterized both his home and work life, while his wife, children and even his employees walked in fear of his frequent angry outbursts…Full Review: www.examiner.com/list/the-legacy-buil...
October 22, 2013
Told in a story form, Olson explains his approach to leadership
The Five Non-Negotiables
1. Specify the Win
2. Simplicity in a Complex World
3. Be A Three-Dimensional Leader
4. The Power of Speaking Greatness
5. Value People Over Productivity
Good starting points, quick read.
The Five Non-Negotiables
1. Specify the Win
2. Simplicity in a Complex World
3. Be A Three-Dimensional Leader
4. The Power of Speaking Greatness
5. Value People Over Productivity
Good starting points, quick read.
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