Russell Rules: 11 Lessons on Leadership From the Twentieth Century's Greatest Winner | 
 enlarge | Authors: Bill Russell, David Falkner
Publisher: NAL Trade
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 551901
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
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Pages: 256
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6 x 0.7
ISBN: 0451203887
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.323092
EAN: 9780451203885
ASIN: 0451203887
Publication Date: May 1, 2002
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Amazon.com Review
There are those who would argue that Bill Russell was the greatest basketball player ever, not because of his physical talents so much as his ability to lead and work within a team. Recently, Russell has been a regular on the lecture circuit, helping businesses understand how to take the principles of "Celtic Pride" and apply it to their corporate cultures and customer relations. In Russell Rules, he breaks downs the qualities that helped to earn him 11 NBA championships into 11 leadership lessons that should enlighten just about anyone, including managers, entrepreneurs, and educators. --Harry C. Edwards
Product Description
In this invaluable book, Bill Russell shares the insights, the memories, and most important, the essential "rules of success" that influenced him in every aspect of his life, from raising a daughter as a single father to becoming a successful coach and mentor to others. Filled with personal and professional stories of his days playing with Celtic greats Bob Cousy, Tom Heinsohn, Sam Jones, and coach Red Auerbach, Russell Rules offers inspiring lessons on commitment, personal integrity, teamwork, and success.
"A true champion and a genuine hero." (Bryant Gumbel)
"A person of great character, great integrity." (Jim Brown)
"That rare public figure who is even larger in life, close up, than he is from a distance. [Russell] has that rare quality of authenticity." (Tom Brokaw, author of The Greatest Generation)
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 Tons of great, valuable, valuable lessons August 1, 2008
Wonderful book. Each of the the lessons were well-worded and invaluable. The analogies he made to his basketball career were entirely on-point and made his lessons that much easier to comprehend. Lots of great things to be learned in this book, and I feel blessed to have been able to read it.
Winning Rules August 27, 2007
Bill Russell is a consummate winner. He won 11 NBA championships in 13 years - an incredible and unprecedented feat. He won a total of 18 championships in the 21 years he played basketball. When Russell talks about leadership it would be absolutely crazy not to listen intently.
Russell seeks to demystify the Celtic mystique, outlining the characteristics that propelled the team to greatness during his tenure. The rules translate equally well from sports to business and to our personal lives.
The rules are grounded in teamwork. Russell valued teamwork over individual achievement, because it was required to win. He wouldn't let anything get in the way of winning. Most of the rules are not new - personal integrity, listening, commitment - but Russell gives his own spin on them. He injects new ideas and experiences to back them up.
If you are a basketball fan you will be impressed by Russell's cerebral approach to the game. He was in constant learning mode, working tirelessly to find new and better ways to frustrate and dominate his opponents. You don't have to have in depth knowledge of the sport, though, to enjoy and learn from this one. You will be inspired as well. To quote rule #11, "Everyone can win... wherever you are in life, whatever you are doing, now is the time to begin working. This is exactly the right moment to begin seeing yourself as a winner."
Nick McCormick, Author - Lead Well and Prosper: 15 Successful Strategies for Becoming a Good Manager
 Long in parts, but worthy. June 28, 2007
My father loved Bill Russell, and given my fathers unique outlook on life, I felt compelled to read Russell Rules. Given the temperament of the era, it's almost refreshing to read of Russell's arrogance. His defiance was in direct correlation to his dignity. If more African American males approached life with the arrogant precision of Bill Russell, the plight of young American minority males would be different. "I believe life is constantly testing us for our level of commitment, and life's greatest rewards are reserved for those who demonstrates a never-ending commitment to act until they achieve." Truer words have never been spoken. Bill Russell may have been arrogant, but he consistently conveys a message of hardwork, dedication and delayed gratificaion. And he was right when he said, "Winning is an acquired habit, when you win over a long period of time, there are a couple of words you throw out: LUCK & ACCIDENT." Unfortunately, although I admire the man and his methods, the book was a bit repetitive and self-obsessed in parts and generally too long. And while I ended up highlighting and underlining several passages throughout the book, I felt at times, forced to trudge through certain sections; thus, my conservative rating.
Rules To Live A Better Life February 12, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had the pleasure of meeting Bill Russell when he was on a brief book-signing tour that made a stop in Cleveland, Ohio.
I never saw him play pro basketball, but his life has not been defined by the success he had as a player and coach. Russell is a champion in the game of life, with a very small part found on the parquet floor.
Russell Rules is not some book for people simply striving for success in the corporate world. The rules Russell defines can be applied to any facet of life. We all can be better leaders in the things that we do.
From personal relationships, school and work, Russell succinctly provides 11 rules as a guide. His game plan includes commitment; being an active listener; encouraging trust, truthfulness and mutual-reliance; using the imagination to design new & better ways to enhance performance and seeking perfection & encouraging it in others, while having joy in what you are doing.
The book may initially be a quick read, but it will be picked up time and again in the future. And doesn't that define a book with a "winning" message?
Great book December 16, 2005
Regarded as the NBA's ultimate winner Bill Russell and Russell Rules explains 11 basic lessons in becoming a leader and winner. Not only are these lessons benificiall on the basketball court but also in the office. This book is worthy of four stars
As written earlier Bill Russel is the ultimate winner. In Russell Rules he writes about his experinces in the NBA and how they have helped him become the ultimate winner. Also his eleven lessons on leadership are a guideline I belive many should take on the path to becoming a true leader in their everday life. Russell writes in a very motivational matter. He is very descriptive and his messages come out clear. All and All this is and excellent read for any young,old or middel aged reader. READ THIS BOOK.
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