The Leadership Secrets of Nick Saban: How Alabama's Coach Became the Greatest Ever

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Wall Street Journal Bestseller

For almost every year of the last decade, any college team coveting a national championship has had to reckon with going against the Crimson Tide.

With coach Nick Saban at the helm, Alabama has won six of the last 12 national titles. The 2020 championship team showcased Sabans evolution as a leader and further solidified what many long suspected was true: Nick Saban is college footballs greatest coach ever.

Leaders of any kind, including coaches and beyond, stand to gain great wisdom and inspiration by learning from his success.

In The Leadership Secrets of Nick Saban, senior sports editor and SEC Insider for Alabama Media Group, John Talty, highlights the keys to Sabans winning strategy and offers readers a blueprint for paving their own paths to success using the esteemed coachs leadership lessons.

Through original interviews and never-before-heard anecdotes, Talty charts Sabans journey to college footballs mountaintop and reveals some of the magic behind what keeps him atop it. Youll get an inside look at what its like to work or play for Coach Saban, including the mottos and motivation strategies he uses to inspire his organization.

Competing universities commit tens of millions of dollars to hiring coaches who might unlock a little of Sabans magic for their teams. With this book, youll learn the key traits and habits that propel Alabama football without having to foot the hefty bill others have.

Whether you want to build a winning culture on the football field or as a leader in a range of professional arenas, this book is a comprehensive guide to refusing complacency amid success and how to find the right people committed to building a legacy with you.

Reviews

"""This is a remarkable must-read bookan absolute masterpiece. John Talty has written an instant classic, one that grabs you on the first page and holds you breathlessly until its conclusion. The book takes you deep into the secret vault of college football's greatest coach with never-revealed stories and piercing analysis. Talty was already considered one of the sport's finest commentators and with this, he has cemented his legacy.""
Paul Finebaum, ESPN commentator and radio host

""John Talty peels back the curtain on the greatest college football coach in the sport's history, giving us the rare inside look at Nick Saban's personality, tactics, and motivations. His book digs deep on a man few know well, offering an insightful, exciting, and revealing read, all in an effort to answer the mystery: How's he done it""
Ross Dellenger, Sports Illustrated national college football writer

""I've spent my career teaching business leadership strategies. John Talty's new book, The Leadership Secrets of Nick Saban, just jumped to the top of my recommended reading list for my clients. It's an enjoyable and useful deep dive into what makes Saban tick, and how he creates a clear-eyed strategy' to building and maintaining a successful organization.""
Joe Calloway, author of Be the Best at What Matters Most

""I would recommend this book for everyone from Fortune 500 CEOs to my children, as they grow into leadership roles. John Talty's writing is so easy to read and accessible to all that anyone would benefit from reading this book.""
Sgt. Noah Galloway (retired), Purple Heart recipient and author of Living with No Excuses: The Remarkable Rebirth of an American Soldier

""John Talty has captured the key takeaways of Nick Saban's leadership excellence, and what he presents worksIF YOU DO IT. Get this book for everyone on your leadership team. Go through it together, hold each other accountable, and exponentially grow your organization. Success leaves clues. Learn from Saban and Talty.""
Dave Anderson, president of LearnToLead and author of Intentional Mindset"

Author Bio

John Talty is the senior sports editor and SEC Insider for Alabama Media Group, the leading statewide news organizationwhich includes AL.com, The Birmingham News, The Mobile Press-Register, and The Huntsville Times. He is an award-winning journalist who has covered college sports for nearly two decades, with a specific focus on the Southeastern Conference for most of the last decade.

Located in Birmingham, Alabamathe same city the SEC calls homeno one has a better feel for what moves Alabama and SEC football fans than John. He frequently appears on The Paul Finebaum Show on SEC Network, the most influential college sports show in the country, and regularly makes appearances on ESPN and Sirius/XM national radio shows. Finebaum has referred to John often on his show as college footballs best writer.

John has primarily covered SEC football since joining The Jackson Clarion-Ledger in 2012. In Alabama, John has written extensively about Saban and his Alabama football program. He has built deep relationships with former players, coaches, and staffers who have shared the same orbit as Saban. John also focused on sports business angles throughout college athletics, regularly writing about TV rights and athletic department finances, among other topics.