Tracy does a fine job of offering simple definitions of oftfoggy concepts like leadership, time management and character. Kyle maynard at crave leadership conference youtube. Published by regnery publishing, the book made the new york times. She provides some helpful insights into how to avoid the blame game. If you want to be a leader, theres nothing holding you back. Faced with impossible challenges kyle maynard lives life with no excuses. Kyle maynard author of the book no excuses is a story about a young boys struggle to fit in with school and society as a congenital amputee. After you spend an hour with kyle maynard you will understand why his book is titled, no excuses. And for those unfamiliar with kyle maynard, those are the types of. Available on kindle ebook and can be read on any device with the free kindle. Additional gift options are available when buying one ebook at a time.
The book starts out with kyle explaing what his parents were going through as his mothers pregnancy progressed. Ive always believed that anyone can achieve their dreams, regardless. Sometimes people say they would work on the leadership skills if their organization supported them, if they had more time and resources, or they provide me any number of other similar and flimsy excuses. Kyle maynard is a motivational speaker, best selling author, entrepreneur, awardwinning extreme athlete, and the first man to crawl to the summit of mount kilimanjaro. No excuse leadership book for leaders and those who will be. The principle that guides maynard is also the title of his book. How a congenital amputee reached the top of mount kilimanjaro. Incorporating core values, accountability and balance into your life and career, true to your core common sense values for living. If you wake up and try to help one person and change that persons life, every obstacle you face in front of you is worth it. Kyle maynard born march 24, 1986 is an american speaker, author and mixed martial arts athlete, known for becoming the first quadruple amputee to ascend mount kilimanjaro without the aid of prosthetics.
Its the definitive guide to taking excuses out of the system and creating an environment where accountability and performance are consistently high. Throughout the book, many themes can be identified as having an effect on kyles mind. When he was born he was born with his arms ending at his elbows and his legs ending at his knees. Click download or read online button to get no excuses book now. This is an inspirational book about the perseverance of the human spirit. Larry king significant achievement occurs for those who have the courage to overcome disappointment and setbacks to pursue their dreams. No excuses leadership guides you on a journey to make nine bold choices that have the potential to change the lives of your students, colleagues, and community, but only if you choose to live by them.
Suggested player book readings john kessel, usa volleyball director of sport development a man watching. He was the keynote speaker at crave leadership conference on november 1 in charlotte. And the more i understand the impact that a leader can have on those around them, the more i subscribe to the belief that in leadership there are no excuses, only choices. In his books, blogs, and videos, he teaches personal development, time management, public speaking, sales and business training and practical tips on book writing. No excuses leadership provides the conventional wisdom that many of us think about, but may not execute by design. He was born a congenital amputee, his arms ending at his elbows and his legs at his knees. Kyle maynard suffers from a congenital defect that robbed him of arms from below the. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. He continues to inspire as the author of his book, no excuses 2005, a new york times bestseller. This website is a free service provided by the international psychotherapy institute. No excuses, and his life is a testament to accepting challenges and exceeding your potential. Every organization needs good leadership in order to win agains. A belief that i can go on and do what i need to do.
Aug 01, 2006 he was born a congenital amputee, his arms ending at his elbows and his legs at his knees. No excuses is the inspiring story of kyles battle against the odds. Kyle is the new york times bestselling author of no excuses 2005, which chronicled his life experiences, and is still in print and in demand today. Pod no excuses ebook esteem international consultants. Kyle maynard is a 25yearold congenital amputee he was born without fullyformed arms and legs who hasnt let his disability stop him from. No excuses leadership by jeffrey pfeffer leader to leader, no. But it is far from a sad story as kyle, through sheer determination. No excuses leadership guides you on a journey to make nine bold choices that have the potential to change the lives of your students, colleagues, and community, but only if. It is not often that we look to the detroit lions for insights into leadership. We implemented your new philosophy companywide and achieved a 30% increase in sales volume.
Leadership without excuses by jeff grimshaw overdrive. Kyle and his story have been on the oprah winfrey show, larry king live, espns sportscenter, hbos real sports, abcs 2020 and good morning america, and as a cover story in usa today. Jul 08, 2010 if you do all the exercises in the book, youll make book worth your time and money. Kyle maynard keynote speakers bureau and speaking fee. Maynard was born march 24, 1986 with a condition known as congenital amputation that has left him with arms that end at the elbows and legs that end near his knees. The true story of a congenital amputee who became a champion in wrestling and in life ebook. There is a section at the end of this book that describes how he exercises and what he eats to stay fit. No excuses is the amazing story of kyle maynard, a young man born with the gentic defect known as quadramembral phocomelia that caused him to have limited growth of his arms legs. If you have found value in what we offer, please consider supporting our efforts. Despite his glaring disability, kyle lives his life with an adopted no excuses attitude. He sold millions of books and regularly writes article for his website no excuses book summary.
Glowing comments from corporate, entrepreneurial, sales. But that didnt stop kyle maynard from becoming a champion. A bedrock corporate culture that supports or comes to support an ethos of superior, quality work, courtesy of an engaged and respected and appreciated workforceand, indeed, an unwavering momenttomoment commitment to no less than excellence. His story begins as an 11yearold that wanted to wrestle and a coach that gave him an opportunity to try. Southern new hampshire university, malaysia abstract this research intends to explain effective leadership and how it can bring positive. As leaders, there is a profound responsibility that goes along with the precious lives placed in our care. It has been used to successfully build companies and lead people under the most difficult circumstances. Sep 01, 2007 no excuses leadership no excuses leadership pfeffer, jeffrey 20070901 00.
The no excuse leadership philosophy is a straightforward method which pays off in extraordinary results, both for individuals and their teams. The true story of a congenital amputee who became a champion in wrestling and in life is the triumphant story of kyle maynard, a boy born with a genetic defect known as quadramembral phocomelia, which caused the extremely limited growth of his arms and legs. And i had the opportunity to hear a great motivational speaker, kyle maynard. This warriors incredible leadership, inspiration and education in my life, has been instrumental in my journey, and. This weekend, i attended the georgia school board association annual meeting. The secret is to communicate clear and credible expectations, create compelling consequences, and lead conversations grounded in reality.
His discipline and dedication to wrestling and exercise began when he was only eleven years old. Hence, on several occasions you will find duplication. Jeff grimshaw and gregg baron help you put an end to the saveables poor choices and excusemakingand convert them into saints. I cannot imagine you will read this treatise in a linear.
Born with a congenital defect that robbed him of his arms above the elbow and his legs below the knee, maynard transformed himself into an accomplished athleteand someone determined to triumph no matter what obstacles were in his path. You can take this book directly to the bottom line. He had to learn how to overcome now daily challenges for him but not as a person that would be called normal. Kyle was born with arms that ended at the elbows and legs near the knees. The true story of a congenital amputee who became a champion in wrestling and in life, p. Stop using your incredible brain to think up elaborate rationalizations and justi. Leadership without excuses provides many tips and strategies for building accountability in the workplace. No excuses by kyle maynard overdrive rakuten overdrive. But one such moment occurred after the lions lost to the chicago bears when referees negated. No excuses is the book that kyle maynard fans, like me, have been waiting for. In leadership there are no excuses, only choices innerwill. Leadership without excuses is for anyone who actually wants to do something about it.
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