Winning the Game of Belief
Winning the Game of Belief
Cultivating the Cultural Grit that Defines America’s Greatest Coaches
Kevin Sheehan
With Charles Sullivan
ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD
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Copyright © 2019 by Kevin Sheehan and Charles Sullivan
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To Frank Januszewski, and all of the coaches in my life, who valiantly struggled to nurture belief when times were darkest. To my wife, Irene, the major hope creator in my life, who has enabled me to win the game of belief against all odds, the inspiration for our cultural grit, the passion that drives and defines our three sons, Ryan, Dylan, and Casey
—K.P.S.
To Robert and Mary E. Sullivan, my mom and dad, and my great team at home, Maggie, my wife and our captain, and my three children, Fionnual, Patrick, and Caeli, who are warriors. Love you all.
—C. S.
Contents
Brian Magoffin
Introduction: The Magic of Stories
Research without Going to the Dentist’s Office
Brain Research: The Fragile Nature of Memory
What Happens to Our Brain in a Story?
Five Takeaways from The Power of Stories
The Big Idea from The Power of Stories
Springfield Volleyball: A Culture of Winning
Winning Coaches under the Microscope
Why Is It Some Coaches Seem to Win All the Time?
Five Takeaways from The Culture of Winning
The Big Idea from The Culture of Winning
2 Welcome to the Game of Belief
Meet Charlie Sullivan: Welcome to the Game of Belief
The Power of Culture: You Were Made for This!
More Than Pep Talks: Beyond Winning
Five Takeaways from Welcome to the Game of Belief
The Big Idea from Welcome to the Game of Belief
3 Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
What Stands in the Way Becomes the Way
Eighteen Pencils and a Lost Coin Toss
Lessons Learned from a Lost Coin Toss
Less Than Successful Playing Career: Obstacle or Gift?
Five Takeaways from Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
The Big Idea from Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
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About Winning the Game of Belief: Cultivating the Cultural Grit that Defines America’s Greatest CoachesCharles Sullivan, one of the winningest coaches in the history of the sport of volleyball, is a physical education teacher and sports psychology professor at Springfield College by trade. His story provides the reader with a unique approach to winning in sports and success in life, employing a knowledge of psychology to define his program and craft an unparalleled record of success that reveals the power of culture. Rather than lecture his players about research and theory, Coach Sullivan most often teaches through metaphor and stories. These stories share his experience on the court while providing a unique lens that enables the reader to capture the core values that unite all iconic coaches. Kevin Sheehan shares the research on cultural grit, not only, bringing Sullivan’s success to life, but also providing a formula for successful leadership in any field or endeavor. There are lessons in this book that can change your life and cultivate a culture of grit in your organization that will lead to success that you could never have imagined. |
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