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The Leadership Secrets of Nick Saban: How Alabama's Coach Became the Greatest Ever
Wall Street Journal Bestseller
For almost every year of the last decade, any college team coveting a national championship has had to reckon with going against the Crimson Tide.
With coach Nick Saban at the helm, Alabama has won six of the last 12 national titles. The 2020 championship team showcased Saban's evolution as a leader and further solidified what many long suspected was true: Nick Saban is college football's greatest coach ever.
Leaders of any kind, including coaches and beyond, stand to gain great wisdom and inspiration by learning from his success.
In The Leadership Secrets of Nick Saban, senior sports editor and SEC Insider for Alabama Media Group, John Talty, highlights the keys to Saban's winning strategy and offers readers a blueprint for paving their own paths to success using the esteemed coach's leadership lessons.
Through original interviews and never-before-heard anecdotes, Talty charts Saban's journey to college football's mountaintop and reveals some of the magic behind what keeps him atop it. You'll get an inside look at what it's like to work or play for Coach Saban, including the mottos and motivation strategies he uses to inspire his organization.
Competing universities commit tens of millions of dollars to hiring coaches who might unlock a little of Saban's magic for their teams. With this book, you'll learn the key traits and habits that propel Alabama football without having to foot the hefty bill others have.
Whether you want to build a winning culture on the football field or as a leader in a range of professional arenas, this book is a comprehensive guide to refusing complacency amid success and how to find the right people committed to building a legacy with you.
For almost every year of the last decade, any college team coveting a national championship has had to reckon with going against the Crimson Tide.
With coach Nick Saban at the helm, Alabama has won six of the last 12 national titles. The 2020 championship team showcased Saban's evolution as a leader and further solidified what many long suspected was true: Nick Saban is college football's greatest coach ever.
Leaders of any kind, including coaches and beyond, stand to gain great wisdom and inspiration by learning from his success.
In The Leadership Secrets of Nick Saban, senior sports editor and SEC Insider for Alabama Media Group, John Talty, highlights the keys to Saban's winning strategy and offers readers a blueprint for paving their own paths to success using the esteemed coach's leadership lessons.
Through original interviews and never-before-heard anecdotes, Talty charts Saban's journey to college football's mountaintop and reveals some of the magic behind what keeps him atop it. You'll get an inside look at what it's like to work or play for Coach Saban, including the mottos and motivation strategies he uses to inspire his organization.
Competing universities commit tens of millions of dollars to hiring coaches who might unlock a little of Saban's magic for their teams. With this book, you'll learn the key traits and habits that propel Alabama football without having to foot the hefty bill others have.
Whether you want to build a winning culture on the football field or as a leader in a range of professional arenas, this book is a comprehensive guide to refusing complacency amid success and how to find the right people committed to building a legacy with you.
Editorial Reviews
"This is a remarkable must-read book - an absolute masterpiece. John Talty has written an instant classic, one that grabs you on the first page and holds you breathlessly until its conclusion. The book takes you deep into the secret vault of college football's greatest coach with never revealed stories and piercing analysis. Talty was already considered one of the sport's finest commentators and with this, he has cemented his legacy." -- Paul Finebaum, ESPN commentator and radio host
"John Talty peels back the curtain on the greatest college football coach in the sport's history, giving us the rare inside look at Nick Saban's personality, tactics and motivations. His book digs deep on a man few know well, offering an insightful, exciting and revealing read, all in an effort to answer the mystery: How's he done it?" -- Ross Dellenger, Sports Illustrated national college football writer
"The Leadership Secrets of Nick Saban just jumped to the top of my recommended reading list for my clients. It's an enjoyable and useful deep dive into what makes Saban tick, and how he creates a 'clear-eyed strategy' to building and maintaining a successful organization." -- Joe Calloway, author of Be the Best at What Matters Most
"I would recommend this book for everyone, from Fortune 500 CEOs to my children, as they grow into leadership roles. John Talty's writing is so easy to read and accessible to all that anyone would benefit from reading this book." -- Sgt. Noah Galloway (retired), Purple Heart recepient and author of Living with No Excuses
"John Talty has captured the key takeaways of Nick Saban's leadership excellence, and what he presents works IF YOU DO IT. Get this book for everyone on your leadership team. Success leaves clues. Learn from Saban and Talty." -- Dave Anderson, president LearnToLead and author of Intentional Mindset
"John Talty peels back the curtain on the greatest college football coach in the sport's history, giving us the rare inside look at Nick Saban's personality, tactics and motivations. His book digs deep on a man few know well, offering an insightful, exciting and revealing read, all in an effort to answer the mystery: How's he done it?" -- Ross Dellenger, Sports Illustrated national college football writer
"The Leadership Secrets of Nick Saban just jumped to the top of my recommended reading list for my clients. It's an enjoyable and useful deep dive into what makes Saban tick, and how he creates a 'clear-eyed strategy' to building and maintaining a successful organization." -- Joe Calloway, author of Be the Best at What Matters Most
"I would recommend this book for everyone, from Fortune 500 CEOs to my children, as they grow into leadership roles. John Talty's writing is so easy to read and accessible to all that anyone would benefit from reading this book." -- Sgt. Noah Galloway (retired), Purple Heart recepient and author of Living with No Excuses
"John Talty has captured the key takeaways of Nick Saban's leadership excellence, and what he presents works IF YOU DO IT. Get this book for everyone on your leadership team. Success leaves clues. Learn from Saban and Talty." -- Dave Anderson, president LearnToLead and author of Intentional Mindset
Readers Top Reviews
John G.Buddycharles
Really well-written and organized look inside what makes the greatest coach of all-time. Plenty of inside stories and quotes from former players and coaches, with concrete examples of HOW the leadership principles applied by Saban translated into success. Awesome book and a definite page turner, and not just for Alabama fans.
Steven
If you've ever thought to yourself...."How does Nick Saban do it??" Then read this book! Using first hand accounts and interviews from former players, coaches, and staff John Talty distills everlasting wisdom and leadership principles into a field guide for high achievers. It makes it you feel as if you're getting mentored from the GOAT of college football himself! Must read for anyone who wants to take a team, their skills, or mindset to the highest level!
Brandon Lee
A must read!!! A great book for anyone that wants a no nonsense approach to leadership. I cannot recommend this book enough!
Scott
An amazing book packed full of stories from those closest to Saban. The brilliance of John Talty is undeniable in this piece. An insider perspective into the principles of Saban's greatness. It was hard to put down!
