The Gold Standard


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Half a book on basketball, half a book on management techniques, The Gold Standard captures Coach K's personal style and approach to getting different (and sometimes difficult) people to work hard and succeed in reaching a common goal. "In all forms of leadership, whether you are a coach, a CEO, or a parent, there are four words that, when said, can bring out the best in your team, your employees, and your family...I BELIEVE IN YOU. These four words can mean the difference between a fear of failure and the courage to try." In his previous bestselling books, Coach K has guided readers to success the way he has guided his teams at Duke University—with the power of his inspirational words and phenomenal leadership skills. But that was with college kids. Now, Coach K has stepped up to take on an entirely new challenge: volunteering to coach the US Olympic Basketball team. Comprised of some of the biggest NBA stars, Coach K had to work with huge egos and personal rivalries in order to create an American team that could win against the best competition in the world and restore Team USA to the gold standard of basketball. This is more than a celebratory book—it's Coach K's first-hand account of how he dealt with such stars as Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony, and all the rest to buy into his "total team" play.




The Gold Medal Standard


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If you've always loved music, but you wondered WHY you always loved music, this book can give you some answers. The research the author has done into what makes music such a dominant and powerful part of most people's lives will make you a better, more in-formed listener, and a much better performer - if that's what you're driven to do. You'll find that music has actually been around longer than spoken language. And you'll discover the many benefits of music for people who have mental and physical illnesses, and also how music can make YOU a healthier human being. You'll also re-discover some memories about what first turned you on to the music you love, and who some of the performers were that made you a fan of their music for life. If you've never heard of The Vocal Majority Chorus and its smaller vocal ensembles, I think you'll find it fascinating to learn why this organization of both amateur and professional singers has captured the admiration of millions of fans throughout the world. You'll learn what this organization did in its first twenty years that set into motion their well-earned reputation as the most prolific popular recording and performing choral group in the world? The lessons learned during the author's 45 years of being associated with this organization can be of enormous benefit to anyone who wants their own group to be the best they can be. It's a virtual how-to history of what it takes to become the Gold Medal Standard for community choral organizations.




Achieving the Gold Standard


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We started The GOLD Standard Podcast, sponsored by Major Media League, because we wanted people of all ages to know what it takes to reach the gold standard. We highlight elite athletes who have been successful in their sports and careers. These athletes share about the traits that have helped them become the best in the world at what they do. They remind you about the importance of setting goals, overcoming obstacles, the significance of leadership, and the dedication and drive it takes to be the very best. Although each athlete has their own unique journey to share, there are some consistent traits that helped them succeed in their sport that you can apply to your life as well.These Olympians were on the first season of The GOLD Standard Podcast. Their stories will give you a glimpse into the minds of champions. You will be encouraged to keep going when you want to give up, and you will be impacted to set new and bigger goals. When you read about how these athletes think, the discipline they possess, and the sacrifices they made to win gold, it will inspire you to push yourself more and set the gold standard in your life. When you hear about the struggles they faced on the way to the podium, you will relate to them and find out that they are more like you than you realize. The traits that paved the way to the gold medal were developed through experiences, opportunities, victories, and failures. You have been through ups and downs, you have faced good times and hard times, and all those experiences have prepared you to be stronger and more equipped for opportunities in the future.If you feel like you are not living up to your full potential or are ready to reach a higher level of success, this book is going to equip you. Take action today and release the unlimited potential you possess inside of you. Live out the GOLD Standard in all you do!




Gold Medal Strategies


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Business lessons from one of the greatest Olympic teams of all time It's been called the greatest upset of all time, the most memorable Olympic moment ever, the "Miracle on Ice." No matter which superlative is used, no one can deny that the U.S. men's hockey team's defeat of the Soviet Union in the medal round of the Lake Placid Olympic Games was a defining moment for Cold War America. The U.S. team's goalie was a Boston University student named Jim Craig, who is now a leadership expert and keynote speaker to business audiences. Gold Medal Strategies gives you Craig's unique lessons from the "Miracle" team on team dynamics, leadership, motivation, and other important management topics. With his unparalleled perspective, Craig dissects and analyzes the elements of a successful team, how to assemble one, and what philosophies will keep the team's shared goal a reality. This book outlines the necessary skills and details the specific techniques you need to maximize your business readiness, hone competitive cooperation, gather your strategies, and attack your challengers.




The True Gold Standard


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Of the monetary reform plan -- Introduction -- The purpose of The True Gold Standard -- The properties of gold -- Restoration of the gold dollar -- How we get from here to there -- Conclusion -- Appendix I: Excerpts from the United States Constitution -- Appendix II: Coinage Act of 1792 -- Appendix III: American monetary history in brief, price stability.




The Bulletin


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Flour & Feed


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Hoard's Dairyman


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