Tina Wendling

Heart of a Champion: The Life and Legacy of Coach Bill Freeman remembers a great coach and an even greater man. Filled with memories both humorous and poignant from family, former players, coaches, colleagues, and friends, Heart of a Champion chronicles the life and career of Kansas high school teacher and coaching legend, Bill Freeman, one of the winningest high school football coaches in Kansas history. A demanding, relentless, success-driven coach on the field, Bill was known and loved off the field for his big heart and genuine care and concern for his players and students. A true renaissance man, Bill not only coached football and track, he also farmed over three thousand acres, owned a bank, and served as mayor of Leroy, Kansas for twenty-one years. Lover of history and nature, Bill was a conservationist, historian, and environmentalist, but most importantly, he was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Heart of a Champion also sheds light on Bill Freeman's battle with Alzheimer's and his daughter Jennifer's painful struggle as she watched her hero decline and eventually succumb to this deadly disease. In a world darkened by much division, we can all learn a little something from this Kansas high school football coach who saw the very best in everyone, believed that everyone should have a fair shot, and lived his life putting others before himself. Overflowing with loving tributes to Bill, Heart of a Champion proves that one man's legacy can live on long after his death and that one person truly can make a difference in the world.

Get Over Yourself, Decide to Lead: Insights from Hard Lessons Learned is for anyone who desperately wants to be a better leader but doesn't know how to develop the skills necessary for strong, principled leadership. In this easy and entertaining read, Wayne Strickland reflects on the lessons he's learned over his forty years in executive leadership. In both light-hearted and poignant anecdotes, Wayne shares his successes as well as his mistakes in an honest effort to help emerging leaders learn and develop. Wayne shares: -The importance of embracing and building upon your past experiences and skills -Crucial communication skills to improve your team's efficiency and productivity -Decision-making skills that promote clarity and put an end to friction -Insights into creating balance and boundaries between your professional and personal life -The necessity of exercising courage in business -A passion for continued growth and development -Real-life convictions that helped shape his leadership philosophy Wayne credits his long tenure as a leader to having a well-defined leadership philosophy built on key principles that guides his thoughts and actions every single day. Reflecting on his own philosophy and how it took shape, Wayne offers invaluable insights into what it truly takes to be a leader. Whether you're new to the workforce or an accomplished veteran, you'll find nuggets of wisdom in Get Over Yourself, Decide to Lead that will undoubtedly resonate, regardless of where you are in own career.