Souls of Steel: How to Build Character in Ourselves and Our Kids

by Pat Williams, Jim Denney (With)

Overview

Pat Williams has shown us what traits are vital for effective leadership and how to develop those skills in our children. In Souls of Steel, he focuses on one specific trait: Character. He explains why character matters and why so many young people today think issues like character, integrity, morality, and truth are relics of a bygone era. He shows us that to be individuals who contribute positively to our world they must have Souls of Steel.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780446579735
Publisher:	FaithWords
Publication date:	02/14/2008
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Pat Williams is one of the most influential executives in NBA history. Currently the Senior VP of the Orlando Magic (and a cofounder of the team), he has also been an executive with the Philadelphia 76ers, Chicago Bulls, and Atlanta Hawks.

An accomplished author, Pat has published fifty-five titles in subjects including sports, business, motivation, and inspiration. He is a prolific motivational speaker who addresses executives ranging from Fortune 500 companies and national associations to universities and nonprofits.

He hosts three weekly radio shows broadcast out of Orlando, FL, and has close contacts throughout basketball and national sports media. He lives in Orlando, FL. Please visit him at patwilliamsmotivate.com.

Jim Denney is the collaborating writer.

Table of Contents

Foreword     ix
The Steel Rod of Character     1
Steel Embedded in Flesh     3
Parents on the Front Lines     19
Character Is Who We Are     33
Integrity: Every Room Is Clean     35
Diligence: Nothing Beats Hard Work     64
Self-Control: Secure Against Attack     88
Character Is How We Respond to Adversity     109
Courage: Doing the Thing You Fear     111
Perseverance: Endure and Outlast     127
Character Is How We Respond to People     147
Humility: Putting Others First     149
Love: An Unconditional Choice     168
Responsibility: The Rule of the River     194
Character Is How We Respond to God     213
Faith: The Engine of Character     215
The Power of Character     237
Character Wins     239
Heroes: People of Impact and Influence     250
Notes     275