Pat Williams - Humility: The Secret Ingredient of Success

Pat Williams hits the bullseye again. Humility is the key ingredient of success and in this amazing book he inspires us to live, lead, and impact others with it. I loved this book and know you will too!

Jon Gordon, Author of The Energy Bus and The Carpenter

Pat Williams, in his magical way, highlights a rarely mentioned aspect of leadership and successhumility. His new book, Humility, contains many inspiring stories and insights that illustrate the value of being humble.

David Dombrowski, Boston Red Sox president of baseball operations

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. Its that good.

Howie Roseman, Philadelphia Eagles executive vice president of football operations

Pat Williams book on humility speaks volumes on what it takes to succeed in life. Its a great book, and anyone in management needs to read every page.

Davey Johnson, Former Major League Baseball player and manager

As an incredibly successful sports executive, husband, father, author, and motivational speaker, Pat Williams represents the best of leadership. His successes never come at the expense of others. His words inspire but never injure. He motivates through encouragement and allows his partners to learn and grow. And his example of a life well-lived is a blueprint for everyone. If ever there was a man who has had every right to brag, he doesnt. So I will for him. Read this book. To lead, you have to have followers. Ive been honored to follow Pat Williams leadership. Let him humbly lead you where you are meant to go!

Chip Caray, Atlanta Braves broadcaster on Fox Sports South

Humility: The Secret Ingredient of Success is a must-read. Pat Williams shares the stories of how world leaders, business leaders, sports leaders, and others have impacted the world through the combination of humility and confidence. Through his own combination of these two traits, Pat is able to pass on his wisdom to us, and he graciously shares the path which all of us can take in order to achieve these qualities.

Turner Gill, Liberty University head football coach

In an age when mediocrities are elevated to celebrity, and strut an unearned arrogance before millions, this book could not be better timed. Pat Williams has gathered the wisdom and the examples of history to remind the old and instruct the young that genuine greatness travels in modest garb, that the conquest of ones own pride is the essential first step to achievement and leadership.

Mitch Daniels, Purdue University president

When I was a boy my father told me that to become a successful baseball player I needed to learn humility. Now Pat Williams has written a book that proves, through story after story, that everything my father said is true. Humility is a learnable skill, essential to your success. Read this book and let Pat be your humility mentor and your success coach!

Ferguson Jenkins, Major League Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher

The books Pat Williams writes always cause me to think, reflect, and apply their life lessons. His latest work, Humility, is no exception. In fact, it may be his best one yet.

Sue Semrau, Florida State University head womens basketball coach

This is an important book for our times. Youll love Pats stories and insights. And the great surpass is thishumility is a joy, not a burden.

John Eldredge, New York Times best-selling author of Wild at Heart and Moving Mountains

Im a major fan of humility. In his latest book, Humility, Pat Williams has captured many thoughts that I have on this valuable trait. This is a book Id recommend to any friend, colleague, or player who would like to add to their leadership toolbox.

Les Snead, Los Angeles Rams general manager

If anyone can share the value of humility in Greatness it is Pat Williams. His accomplishments are manyas are his amazing books!yet he maintains an unpretentious touch. The case here linking humility with success is undeniable and, best of all, includes tips on how all of us can build humility into our lives.

Don Yaeger, Nine-time New York Times bestselling author, author of Great Teams: 16 Things High Performing Organizations Do Differently

Working in the television business for more than 25 years, Ive 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 couldnt 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

Narcissists arent more successful leaderstheyre just more visible. In the long run, the greatest teams and companies are led with humility. Pat Williams knows this from experience, and his book is full of inspiring examples of how to do it. If more leaders put his insights into action, we would all have better jobs and better lives.
Adam Grant, Wharton professor, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take

I cant 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 (20012005)

Pat Williams is an accomplished sports executive and prolific author. With Humilityto borrow a baseball analogyhe knocks it out of the park. Sports fans and business leaders alike can get something out of this book.

George H. McCaskey, Chicago Bears chairman

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

Someone once told me that humility is not thinking less of yourself, but it is thinking more of God. I believe you model that for all of us in the sports world and beyond. Thank you for your humble kindness and sincere words of encouragement to me. You remain such a blessing as I learn from your life, career, and sincerely humble spirit.

Bobby Evans, San Francisco Giants general manager

I have always felt that the championship organizations I have observed or been a part of have been committed to continually learninggetting better every day. In order to learn, you must first be humble enough to be open to learning from others. Thus, humility is clearly an essential ingredient in leaders and organizations that sustain a championship level of success. Pat Williams, a true leader and learner, covers all of this with his consistent passion and unique insight in his new book, Humility. Read and lead.

Mark Shapiro, Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club president and CEO

2016 by Pat Williams

Print ISBN 978-1-63409-905-9