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

by Williams, Pat; Denney, Jim

• ISBN13: 9780446579735
• ISBN10: 0446579734
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-02-14
• Publisher: FaithWords

Summary

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.

Author Biography

Pat Williams is senior executive vice president of the Orlando Magic basketball team and a popular speaker averaging over 100 appearances per year. He served as general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers for 12 years. He has also been affiliated with the Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks. Pat has published a total of 20 books. He lives in Orlando, Florida with his wife Ruth and their 19 children. You can read more about Pat's work at www.patwilliamsmotivate.com.

Table of Contents

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