Coaching with Heart

Coaching with Heart The book will also demonstrate and teach how the Taoist virtues of respect, trust, compassion, belief, and integrity are essential qualities cultivated by every truly successful coach and leader throughout the world. Additional Reviews: "Dr. Lynch is a fantastic addition to our inspiring Leadership Summit. We are honored and privileged to have him join us presenting a keynote talk on Leadership With Heart. We ordered 135 copies of his books for our senior executives". — Craig Cheek, VP and GM of NIKE, Greater China "At the University of North Carolina, we aim to exhaust the potential of our student athletes in the physical, emotional and spiritual arenas of their lives. Jerry has been instrumental in helping us build an approach where we can coach and compete with heart while inspiring authentic growth in those we lead. Coaching with Heart will provide you with insight and wisdom from his years of experience, affording you the opportunity to kick your coaching up a few notches." — Jenny Levy, Head women's Lacrosse coach, University, North Carolina "Working with Dr. Lynch has helped my coaching and our culture to climb several notches in just two years. Our athletes, because of this growth in leadership, are competing at a whole new level. Coaching has become so much more enjoyable. We feel we are truly teaching our athletes to become leaders for life through sport. His "way" is worth living every single day." — Kit Vela, Head women's soccer coach, University New Mexico "What impresses me about Jerry is his never ending searching fervor in continuing to probe and dig into the intrinsic, simple and practical application of the seemingly unfathomable wellspring of Tao wisdom to his work with athletes, leaders and coaches throughout the world. He is a true believer in the power of the heart and how that impacts all that we do and who we are. I continue to marvel at his childlike wonderment and I am honored to contribute once again to his work." Chungliang Al Huang, Author of Embrace Tiger, Return To Mountain, Calligraphic Artist, Tai Ji Master, President and CEO of Living Tao Foundation "Dr. Lynch's latest book on coaching and leadership is filled with practical, wise gems that will help you to inspire and empower those you lead so that they (and you) will perform and live life with the heart of a champion." — John Robbins, Author of Diet For a New America and other best sellers, Co-Founder of the Food Revolution Network "The reason Dr. Lynch has been endorsed by so many successful leaders and coaches is because he is one of them. His inspirational, heartfelt work with us has been simply amazing. You will understand this when you read his book, Coaching With Heart." — Martin Kibilowski, Vice President, Winmark Capital Corporation, NCAA All American and TV show co-host. Taoist Wisdom to Inspire, Empower, and Lead in Sports & Life. In the world of athletics, an innovative breed of coaches is emerging—men and women who insist on fostering strong, healthy relationships with their players where respect and integrity are forged—and they are winning! In Coaching with Heart, recognized sports psychologist Dr. Jerry Lynch declares that the relationship game is the single most vital aspect of successful and productive coaching in sports. By creating more intimacy between coach and team, and recognizing that both team and coach can learn from each other, everyone can fulfill their mutual goals. Coaching With Heart is a provocative and practical 'game changer' in the shifting landscape of athletics and life coaching. Awaken to established techniques that empower and inspire not only yourself but also the players with whom you are building a relationship. Chapters within discuss various themes, including: The power of caring in having love in your heart The magic of being stronger by being softer The positive effects of a culture of unity and cohesion Tao Coaching, with the Taoist virtues of respect, trust, compassion, belief, and integrity. Dr. Lynch shares wisdom he has accrued in his more than thirty years 'in the trenches', where he has had the opportunity to work with some of the most respected and effective coaches of all time, such as Phil Jackson, Pat Summit, Dean Smith, Tara Vanderveer, Bill Walsh, Anson Dorrance, Cindy Timchal, Missy Foote, and many more. Coaching with Heart will assist you in stepping outside the box with your leadership endeavors whether as a coach, teacher, CEO, military officer, or parent, and implement Zen Coaching approaches to guide others to practice, play, and live with the heart of a champion.