Win Some: 5 proven life strategies to win in relationships

by Brian Slipka

Overview

Meet Sam Masterson, an aging professional baseball player who feels he can’t catch a break. In most conversations, Sam strikes out, causing strained relationships wherever he is. Self-absorbed and distracted, Sam tries to rehab his aching body so no one will notice his diminishing prowess. Then a public debacle threatens to end his career.
 
Just when things appear hopeless, the team’s clubbie befriends Sam and teaches him five tools for developing positive and authentic relationships. Using these tools, Sam begins to change his self-centered communication and negative outlook in hopes of helping his family, restoring his place on the team, and re-establishing trust.
 
In Win Some, author Brian Slipka wraps vital relational skills inside an inspiring life story. Learn how to shift your mindset from selfish ambition to wanting the best for others, so you can engage in meaningful relationships at work, home, and play.
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781424568642
Publisher:	BroadStreet Publishing Group, LLC
Publication date:	06/04/2024
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Brian Slipka is the owner of the True North Family of Companies, which includes well over twenty companies with combined revenues of nearly a quarter-billion dollars annually. Slipka graduated from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, and his early career included sales and leadership positions at major publicly traded companies. Trusting in the Win Some Framework, he left the public/corporate world and focused on his growing portfolio of small businesses. As the CEO and managing partner, Slipka leads a group of diverse Main Street organizations, as well as their philanthropic arm, True North Family Foundation. He also serves on the boards of several for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Slipka credits his faith, commitment to servant leadership, and ability to build trusting relationships as the bedrock of his success. He resides in Minnesota with his wife, Megan, and their two children.
 

Editorial Reviews

Brian’s Win Some delivers a relatable, concise, and memorable framework for creating unexpected momentum and trust with others.”
—“TWAN” A.R. Albanese, co-founder Duke Cannon Supply Co.®
 

“With the steady and engrossing pace of a tightly played baseball game, Slipka unpacks the wisdom of personal transformation through the true-to-life struggles and triumphs of Sam Masterson. Masterfully written and filled with vivid imagery and captivating dialogue, Win Some is guaranteed to enrich your relationships in life and business. A HOME RUN!”
—John Busacker, Founder of Life-Worth and author of Gasping for Breath and Do Less, Be More.
 

“Restoring relationships. Building trust. Being vulnerable. Leading by serving. Finding purpose. An old pro’s tattered life resembles a tangled mess under the torn cover of a baseball until he discovers five life-changing truths. These truths shift his focus on his scorecard of success to living a life of significance. Read, ponder, and apply the lessons learned from an unassuming, unlikely mentor.”
—Dr. Paul L. H. Olson, Executive Advisor, Former Chairman of Entegris Inc.
 

“A personal development guide through the art of storytelling! In Win Some, the story of Sam Masterson’s life drops pearls of wisdom masterfully woven through a rich story of struggle and triumph. No matter where you are in your life’s journey, Sam’s experience can provide the clarity and perspective we all seek. This book will leave you feeling inspired to live a more connected and fulfilling life.”
—Meka White Morris, Executive Vice President & Chief Business Officer of the Minnesota Twins
 

“Slipka’s use of stories and situations resonates with a wide array of readers. For some it’s a home run, but for all it helps chart a path to the bases.”
—Jerry Pattengale, Founding Scholar, Museum of the Bible (DC), the University Professor, Indiana Wesleyan University.
 

“At the end of your life, what will matter to you the most? My guess is that the people you love will be toward the top of that list. At your funeral, what will people talk about? Hopefully it won’t just be how much you loved a certain football team. Hopefully they will talk about how you encouraged them, served them, and cared about them. If that’s what people remember, why not read a story that will help improve your relationships and develop authentic connections? That’s what Brian Slipka has done in Win Some. It’s a quick and easy read, packed with powerful principles that will change your life. Let this book guide you away from self-absorbed thinking and toward a growth mindset that puts others first. That’s the life-transforming message of this book: It’s not about you (or me). True fulfillment comes when we serve others. It’s a powerful message that you need to read!”
—Jason Strand, Senior Pastor at Eagle Brook Church
 

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