The Fisherman - by Dave Steckel (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

The Fisherman teaches important leadership lessons through the unlikely friendship between a coach and a mysterious mentor who reveals ten traits vital to any effective leader. Coach Steckel's 36 years as a football coach provides a unique insight into how to succeed on the football field and everyday life. This modern parable is for business leaders, coaches, and parents who know the challenge of leading people. Coach Steckel shares what he has learned and provides a framework for positive leadership filled with proven principles to help anyone become a better leader.

Review Quotes

When I'm asked what makes a great leader, one of the key characteristics I always share is that they care. And that's what I love about Coach Stec. He cares. He cares about his team. He cares about his players. He cares about his university. He cares about his community. Most importantly he cares about his family. Coach Stec is a leader who cares about others, and it's why he is a difference-maker on and off the field.

In this book, Coach Stec's care for others and his desire to develop future leaders is very evident. Combining his military service and coaching experience he shares many valuable insights to help readers become better leaders. Through his in-depth but lively dialogue with the Fisherman's character (who has an extensive Marine background), Coach Stec shows how the same great leadership qualities apply to the military, sports and everyday life.

Coach Stec has spent his life working to make the people around him better, and I believe reading his book will make you better as well. We can all grow in our leadership and Coach Stec provides a story and powerful, practical insights to make this growth possible.

-Jon Gordon, best-selling author of The Energy Bus and The Carpenter.