Be Where Your Feet Are: Seven Principles to Keep You Present, Grounded, and Thriving
Scott O'Neil
(Author)
Description
Scott O'Neil, one of America's most successful sports executives, shares seven principles to keep you present, grounded, and thriving.
When we're moving at 115 MPH, we rarely see the wall coming. But it comes for all of us and when it does, we grasp for lessons, for meaning, for purpose. Each moment (good or bad) and each win or loss, provides us an opportunity to learn, and if we choose to take it, that opportunity can change our lives-and the world- for the better. The human spirit craves connection. Authenticity. Belonging. Touch. Gratitude. Purpose. We need to make our interactions count. Whether it's the death of a friend, loss of a job, a bad break-up or the isolation of COVID-19, those who manage to be where their feet are will grow, stretch and emerge stronger, smarter and more prepared as we find peace and gratitude in the pause. In Be Where Your Feet Are, Scott O'Neil, CEO of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, offers his own story of grief and healing, and shares his most valuable lessons in what keeps him present, grounded and thriving as a father, husband, coach, mentor, and leader. Scott avails his network to share poignant life lessons from an array of people including professional athletes and sports executives, a world-famous Movie Director, Saudi royalty; and his teenage daughters, among many others. Be Where Your Feet Are provides a humbling and vulnerable peek behind the curtain as well as a framework, anecdotes, and exercises to guide the reader towards self-discovery. A gifted storyteller with an uncanny ability and willingness to bare raw emotion, Scott weaves in and out of stories that have left deep imprints on him and are written to lift and inspire.Product Details
Price
$25.99
$24.17
Publisher
St. Martin's Essentials
Publish Date
June 01, 2021
Pages
272
Dimensions
5.5 X 8.3 X 1.1 inches | 0.75 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781250769879
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About the Author
SCOTT O'NEIL is the CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, a global sports and entertainment company that includes some of the most iconic and innovative teams and brands in the world, including the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) and the New Jersey Devils (NHL). One of the most decorated executives in the industry, O'Neil' has amassed a vast following of executives, drawn by his inspirational speaking and effective culture-building. O'Neil considers his organization's corporate culture and dedication to community service his greatest successes; the Philadelphia 76ers have been named one of the "Top 50 Cultures" in the US by Entrepreneur. He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and three daughters.
Reviews
"If you learn best from honest stories, your own and others, then this beautiful book is for you. I love Scott's wisdom about how to live your life, how to lead, and how to parent--and I love how he conveys it all with humility and candor." --Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author of Grit
"If there are more thoughtful leaders anywhere in sports, I have yet to meet them. Scott O'Neil is widely admired as an executive and a citizen, and in this book he shares his memorable, practical insights on how we can all lead more mindful lives." --Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals, and host of the TED podcast WorkLife