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"Through candor and comprehensiveness, Jackson writes a convincing revisionist take, in which he emerges as an excellent coach . . . highly readable . . . reflects Jackson’s polymathy." —The New York Times Book Review "Part sports memoir, part New Age spirit quest, part pseudo-management tract . . . But the primary thing with Jackson—as with all the old bards, who were also known for repeating themselves—is the voice." —Sam Anderson, The New York Times Magazine A New York Times Bestseller The inside story of one of basketball''s most legendary and game-changing figures During his storied career as head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson won more championships than any coach in the history of professional sports. Even more important, he succeeded in never wavering from coaching his way, from a place of deep values. Jackson was tagged as the “Zen master” half in jest by sportswriters, but the nickname speaks to an important truth: this is a coach who inspired, not goaded; who led by awakening and challenging the better angels of his players’ nature, not their egos, fear, or greed. This is the story of a preacher’s kid from North Dakota who grew up to be one of the most innovative leaders of our time. In his quest to reinvent himself, Jackson explored everything from humanistic psychology and Native American philosophy to Zen meditation. In the process, he developed a new approach to leadership based on freedom, authenticity, and selfless teamwork that turned the hypercompetitive world of professional sports on its head. In Eleven Rings, Jackson candidly describes how he: • Learned the secrets of mindfulness and team chemistry while playing for the champion New York Knicks in the 1970s • Managed Michael Jordan, the greatest player in the world, and got him to embrace selflessness, even if it meant losing a scoring title • Forged successful teams out of players of varying abilities by getting them to trust one another and perform in sync • Inspired Dennis Rodman and other “uncoachable” personalities to devote themselves to something larger than themselves • Transformed Kobe Bryant from a rebellious teenager into a mature leader of a championship team. Eleven times, Jackson led his teams to the ultimate goal: the NBA championship—six times with the Chicago Bulls and five times with the Los Angeles Lakers. We all know the legendary stars on those teams, or think we do. What Eleven Rings shows us, however, is that when it comes to the most important lessons, we don’t know very much at all. This book is full of revelations: about fascinating personalities and their drive to win; about the wellsprings of motivation and competition at the highest levels; and about what it takes to bring out the best in ourselves and others.

With a new introduction, Phil Jackson''s modern classic of motivation, teamwork, and Zen insight is updated for a whole new readership "Not only is there more to life than basketball, there''s a lot more to basketball than basketball." --Phil Jackson Eleven years ago, when Phil Jackson first wrote these words in Sacred Hoops, he was the triumphant head coach of the Chicago Bulls, known for his Zen approach to the game. He hadnt yet moved to the Los Angeles Lakers, with whom he would bring his total to an astounding nine NBA titles. In his thought-provoking memoir, he revealed how he directs his players to act with a clear mind--not thinking, just doing; to respect the enemy and be aggressive without anger or violence; to live in the moment and stay calmly focused in the midst of chaos; to put the "me" in service of the "we" -- all lessons applicable to any person''s life, not just a professional basketball player''s. This inspiring book went on to sell more than 400,000 copies. In his new introduction, Jackson explains how the concepts in Sacred Hoops are relevant to the issues facing his current team--and today''s reader.

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Las memorias del entrenador más laureado de la historia del baloncesto. Prólogo de Antoni Daimiel Durante su exitosa carrera como entrenador de los Chicago Bulls y Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson conquistó más campeonatos que ningún otro entrenador en la historia profesional del deporte. Jackson rápidamente fue bautizado como el «Maestro Zen» por los periodistas deportivos, pero ese apodo lo único que hizo fue redundar en una verdad absoluta: la de un entrenador que inspiraba pero no provocaba, que lideraba a través de despertar retos continuamente en todos y cada uno de sus jugadores para erradicar en cada uno de ellos sus egos, miedos e iras. Esta es la historia de un joven predicador de Dakota del Norte que creció para convertirse en uno de los grandes líderes de nuestra época. En su búsqueda personal de reinvención constante, Jackson exploró muchos caminos, desde la psicología humana hasta la meditación zen practicada por los nativos americanos. En ese proceso, desarrolló un acercamiento hacia el liderazgo basado en la libertad, en la autenticidad y en la necesidad de creer en el trabajo en equipo por encima de todas las cosas.

Elfmal führte er seine Basketballteams zum ultimativen Ziel: zur NBA-Meisterschaft – sechsmal die Chicago Bulls und fünfmal die Los Angeles Lakers. Damit gewann Phil Jackson mehr Meisterschaften als jeder andere Trainer in der Geschichte des Basketballs. Der »Zen-Master«, wie ihn viele Journalisten nannten, schaffte in dieser Zeit schier Unglaubliches: Er managte Michael Jordan, den besten Spieler der Welt, und brachte ihn dazu, sich selbstlos zu verhalten, auch wenn das für Jordan bedeutete, auf persönliche Rekorde zu verzichten. Er inspirierte Dennis Rodman und andere »untrainierbare« Persönlichkeiten, sich einer Sache zu widmen, die größer ist als sie selbst. Und er verwandelte Kobe Bryant von einem rebellischen Teenager in einen reifen Anführer eines Meisterschaftsteams. Wir alle kennen diese legendären Stars oder denken, dass wir sie kennen. Was Die Essenz des Erfolgs jedoch zeigt, ist, dass wir, wenn es um die wichtigsten Lektionen geht, gar nicht so viel wissen. Doch dieses Buch schließt diese Lücke: Es ist voller Entdeckungen und Enthüllungen über die faszinierendsten Persönlichkeiten der Welt des Basketballs und ihren Siegeswillen. Über die Quellen von Motivation und Wettbewerb auf höchstem Niveau und darüber, was es braucht, um das Beste in uns selbst und in anderen hervorzubringen.

Canastas sagradas es una mirada al interior de la superior sabiduría del trabajo en equipo del [que fue] primer entrenador de los Chicago Bulls, Phil Jackson (ahora entrenador de Los Angeles Lakers). En el corazón de este libro está la filosofía de Jackson sobre el baloncesto consciente y su cruzada de toda una vida para llevar la iluminación al mundo competitivo del deporte profesional. Jackson, uno de los entrenadores con más éxitos en la historia de la NBA, ha desarrollado u nuevo paradigma de liderazgo basado en los principios orientales y en los Native American. En esta biografía inspiradora, repleta de historias de Michael Jordan, Scottie Pipen, Toni Kukoc, Dennos Rodean y otros miembros de los Bulls, Jackson revela cómo respetar al enemigo y ser agresivo sin rabia o violencia; cómo vivir en el momento y mantenerse calmadamente focalizado dentrote la niebla del caos, de manera que el "yo" se convierte en el servidor del "nosotros". Este libro de pensamiento provocador te lleva hasta la mente del hombre – pensador de este entrenador a medida que construye uno de los mejores equipos de todos los tiempos y afronta el inevitable ciclo del cambio, incluyendo el retorno triunfante de Jordan al baloncesto. Canastas sagradas no es sólo para los aficionados al deporte, sino para cualquiera que esté interesado en el potencial del espíritu humano. "Una respuesta seria y refrescante a la falta de espíritu, montada en el dólar de los deportes profesionales modernos". Revista People.

Durante su exitosa carrera como entrenador de los Chicago Bulls y Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson conquistó más campeonatos que ningún otro entrenador en la historia profesional del deporte. Jackson rápidamente fue bautizado como el «Maestro Zen» por los periodistas deportivos, pero ese apodo lo único que hizo fue redundar en una verdad absoluta: la de un entrenador que inspiraba pero no provocaba, que lideraba a través de despertar retos en todos y cada uno de sus jugadores para erradicar en cada uno de ellos sus egos, miedos e iras. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION "Through candor and comprehensiveness, Jackson writes a convincing revisionist take, in which he emerges as an excellent coach . . . highly readable . . . reflects Jackson’s polymathy." —The New York Times Book Review "Part sports memoir, part New Age spirit quest, part pseudo-management tract . . . But the primary thing with Jackson—as with all the old bards, who were also known for repeating themselves—is the voice." —Sam Anderson, The New York Times Magazine A New York Times Bestseller The inside story of one of basketball''s most legendary and game-changing figures During his storied career as head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson won more championships than any coach in the history of professional sports. Even more important, he succeeded in never wavering from coaching his way, from a place of deep values. Jackson was tagged as the “Zen master” half in jest by sportswriters, but the nickname speaks to an important truth: this is a coach who inspired, not goaded; who led by awakening and challenging the better angels of his players’ nature, not their egos, fear, or greed. This is the story of a preacher’s kid from North Dakota who grew up to be one of the most innovative leaders of our time. In his quest to reinvent himself, Jackson explored everything from humanistic psychology and Native American philosophy to Zen meditation. In the process, he developed a new approach to leadership based on freedom, authenticity, and selfless teamwork that turned the hypercompetitive world of professional sports on its head. In Eleven Rings, Jackson candidly describes how he: • Learned the secrets of mindfulness and team chemistry while playing for the champion New York Knicks in the 1970s • Managed Michael Jordan, the greatest player in the world, and got him to embrace selflessness, even if it meant losing a scoring title • Forged successful teams out of players of varying abilities by getting them to trust one another and perform in sync • Inspired Dennis Rodman and other “uncoachable” personalities to devote themselves to something larger than themselves • Transformed Kobe Bryant from a rebellious teenager into a mature leader of a championship team. Eleven times, Jackson led his teams to the ultimate goal: the NBA championship—six times with the Chicago Bulls and five times with the Los Angeles Lakers. We all know the legendary stars on those teams, or think we do. What Eleven Rings shows us, however, is that when it comes to the most important lessons, we don’t know very much at all. This book is full of revelations: about fascinating personalities and their drive to win; about the wellsprings of motivation and competition at the highest levels; and about what it takes to bring out the best in ourselves and others.

À frente do Chicago Bulls e do Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson ganhou mais campeonatos do que qualquer outro técnico na história do esporte. Fiel a princípios éticos, o autor de Cestas sagradas, que ganha reimpressões sucessivas desde que foi publicado pela Rocco, em 2001, faz agora, em Onze anéis, uma estimulante revisão de sua carreira, dividindo com o leitor os ensinamentos que fizeram dele o maior técnico de basquete de todos os tempos. Um livro motivador para líderes ou aspirantes, para fãs de esporte ou de biografias e para todos que buscam inspiração para trilhar o caminho do sucesso, com uma gestão baseada no vínculo e no respeito entre os integrantes de uma equipe.

''Cestas sagradas'' é o depoimento de um dos homens mais virtuosos da história do basquetebol norte-americano - Phil Jackson - técnico do Chicago Bulls,que trabalhou incansavelmente para estabelecer a equipe de ouro da NBA na década de 90. Mas o que Jackson fez pelo basquetebol no mundo é insignificante diante da obra invisível por ele realizada em prol do seu grande sonho, a união do basquetebol com explorações espirituais. Como forma de liderança, Jackson propôs um trabalho de equipe para seus jogadores onde a mente do grupo privilegia o não-egoísmo e a compaixão, inspirando-se em princípios Orientais e Nativo-americanos.