Before the Kickoff: 6 Game-Day Football Reads
These are the books to check out before (or while) you watch the game.
Impatient for the Super Bowl? Get your head ready for the game with these six reads from the world of America’s most popular sport.
Whether you’re curious about what former football pros have been up to or want the inner-workings of the NFL demystified, it’s time to huddle up with one of these fan-worthy titles.
Playmakers: How the NFL Really Works (And Doesn’t)
By Mike Florio
The story of a modern NFL that can’t get out of its own way—and can’t stop making money. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Mike Florio, in the Next Big Idea App or View on Amazon
The 2% Way: How a Philosophy of Small Improvements Took Me to Oxford, the NFL, and Neurosurgery
By Myron Rolle
Dr. Rolle tells the story of his incredible journey, revealing how a strong work ethic, deep faith, and the family values instilled by his Bahamian immigrant parents set the stage for the transformative life philosophy that enabled him to overcome adversity, defy expectations, and create a life of meaning and purpose. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Myron Rolle, in the Next Big Idea App or View on Amazon
Culture Is the Way: How Leaders at Every Level Build an Organization for Speed, Impact, and Excellence
By Matt Mayberry
Former NFL Pro, world-renowned keynote speaker, and management consultant Matt Mayberry delivers an incisive and hands-on blueprint to employee engagement and peak productivity. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Matt Mayberry, in the Next Big Idea App or View on Amazon
Game of Edges: The Analytics Revolution and the Future of Professional Sports
By Bruce Schoenfeld
The story of how a new generation of tech-savvy franchise owners is reshaping every aspect of professional sports. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Bruce Schoenfeld, in the Next Big Idea App or View on Amazon
Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness
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Steve Magness, a performance scientist who coaches Olympic athletes, rebuilds our broken model of resilience with one grounded in the latest science and psychology. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Steve Magness, in the Next Big Idea App or View on Amazon
Emotion by Design: Creative Leadership Lessons from a Life at Nike
By Greg Hoffman
Innovative strategies for success from former Nike CMO Greg Hoffman, who had a major hand in crafting Nike’s singular brand and was instrumental in its most high-profile breakthrough campaigns. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Greg Hoffman, in the Next Big Idea App or View on Amazon
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