Humility: The Secret Ingredient of Success - Hardcover

"I can't say enough about this important book that Pat Williams has written about humility. His book is loaded with life examples that are very valuable guideposts and counsel on how we all should share our lives."
--John Ashcroft, Attorney General of the United States

"Working in the television business for more than 25 years, I've come to appreciate the value of being a good listener, team player, and always open to constructive criticism. I was also blessed to have a father and grandfather who taught me the true meaning of 'Minnesota Nice.' In this rewarding book, Pat Williams candidly shares his life stories too, telling us about the mistakes he made along the way, and how the lessons learned helped him to become one of the most well respected and successful executives in the sports world. Thanks, Pat, for a book I couldn't put down!"
--Gretchen Carlson, Host of "The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson" on Fox News, bestselling author of Getting Real, former Miss America, and accomplished classical violinist

"The people I most admire in this world possess a truly humble sprit. This wonderful book by Pat Williams lays out some important principles that will be of value to every leader. It's that good."
--Howie Roseman, Philadelphia Eagles executive vice president of football operations

"Until I read this book I thought humility was important in life, but now I know it is indispensable. Every page was an eye-opener and vital for every aspiring leader to read and implement in their life."
--Brian Kilmeade, New York Times bestselling author, host of "Fox & Friends" on Fox News

"This is an important book for our times. You'll love Pat's stories and insights. And the great surpass is this - humility is a joy, not a burden."
--John Eldredge, New York Times best-selling author of Wild at Heart and Moving Mountains

This accessible, knowledgeable book on a pertinent subject is sure to reach a wide audience.-- (09/15/2016)

You hold the secret in your hands.
 
We live in a narcissistic age, when our leaders and celebrities seem very impressed with themselves—and they think we should be impressed with them, too. Many believe that the key to success is a supersized ego. “Wrong,” says Pat Williams. “The key to true success is a humble spirit. Almost all of the people we regard as truly great—people who have had a lasting impact on the world—are people of humility.”
 
Skeptical? Read Humility: The Secret Ingredient of Success, and let him prove it to you.
 
With powerful insights from the sports, business, entertainment, military, and church worlds, Pat Williams will prove that you can be confident and assertive—and still be genuinely humble. And here’s the best news of all: Humility is a learnable skill. If you’ve been searching for that missing ingredient to becoming truly successful and influential, you’ll find it in Humility: The Secret Ingredient of Success.  You will be inspired and motivated to spread the contagious, infectious character trait throughout your area of influence. . .while coming to understand that genuine humility not only gives you an edge in your career and relationships; it also helps you to develop a closer bond with your heavenly Father.

Pat Williams knows success inside and out. He was general manager of the NBA Champion Philadelphia 76ers, and is the cofounder and senior vice president of the Orlando Magic, the author of more than a hundred influential books, and a noted public speaker. He shares stories of people from all walks of life who have achieved the pinnacle of success—and the secret of their success is humility.