Leading with the Heart

In this inspiring New York Times bestseller, a legendary basketball coach explains how he motivates peak performances from his players, relying on lessons he learned as a captain in the U.S. Army and applied over four decades as the head of Duke basketball.

“An extraordinary celebration of human potential, family ties, and personal excellence that not only reveals the philosophy behind his own personal success but the reasons why it can work for anyone.” —Business Life Magazine

The Duke University’s former head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has proved himself a leader both on and off the court. He led the Duke Blue Devils to five straight Final Four appearances, culminating in back-to-back championships in 1991 and 1992. He received five National Coach of the Year Awards—and many of the players he coached in college went on to NBA stardom!

Now Coach K offers the insights he used to coax peak performances from his team, relying on lessons he learned as a captain in the U.S. Army—sportsmanship, respect, and a genuine gift for leading with the heart.

“His message is clear, strong, and useful … capturing the essence of the business of college basketball and team building and of relating it to some real-life business concepts.” —USA Today

“On the court and off, Krzyzewski is a family man first, a teacher second, a basketball coach third, and a winner at all three. He is what is right about sports.” —The Sporting News

“Coach K conducts a clinic on team building, earning trust, dealing with adversity, and bringing out the best in people.” —Syracuse Herald-American