“I met Jack in 1992 when I had been traded from the Cincinnati Reds to the New York Yankees. It is no coincidence my best years in baseball were in New York. Jack helped me change my career and life and helped me realize how my faith could drive me on and off the field.”
– Paul O'Neill, Former All-Star Outfielder and American League Batting Champion for the New York Yankees
“As a corporate executive, I think this book will have a significant impact on young corporate leaders. It fills a void in corporate life.”
– Mitchell Modell, Modell Sporting Goods Chairman, CEO, and President
“As a lawyer and entrepreneur, and having known Jack for many years, I have witnessed his commonsense approach to life and business. He has touched the lives of so many people both professionally and personally. The ideas in this book are very special.”
– Randall Bentley, Partner, Bentley, Bentley, and Bentley
“I have been honored to know Jack for nearly 25 years. I have seen him improve the performances of hundreds of athletes from the ranks of amateurs to the professional elite. During this time he has also mentored me in various aspects of my business life. I cannot count how many times I have walked away from a conversation with Jack, gaining a commonsense solution to a business challenge. The challenges of his clients pale in comparison the Jack's personal challenges with adversity. His commonsense approach to leadership is refreshing, entertaining, and very effective.”
– Chet Burke, Chairman, Chet Burke Productions
“I have worked with Jack since the late 70's on both business and sport projects. As owner of a sport organization which spans 32 countries, I have found an ever increasing lack of commonsense in resolving complex issues. This book has been needed for a very long time. I look forward to making it available to our administrators in all 32 countries.”
– Donald Ruedlinger, Chairman and CEO Youth Basketball of America
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:
Names: Llewellyn, Jack H., author.
Title: Commonsense leadership: no nonsense rules for improving your mental game and increasing your team's performance / Jack H. Llewellyn.
Description: Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2016] | Includes index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2016023029 | ISBN 9781119287827 (cloth) | ISBN 9781119287841 (epub) | ISBN 9781119287834 (epdf)
Subjects: LCSH: Leadership.
Classification: LCC HD57.7 .L5895 2016 | DDC 658.4/092 – dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2016023029
