Grit and Wit: Empowering Lives and Leaders

Kathy Delaney-Smith is the winningest coach in the history of the Ivy League — any sport, men’s or women’s. For over fifty-one years, her mission and life’s work has been teaching, training, inspiring and empowering young women on and off the basketball court. Her book, Grit and Wit: Empowering Lives and Leaders is a memoir meets leadership in action, inspired by another “winningest coach”, John Wooden and his memoir, Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court, and the courageous spirit of Brené Brown’s Daring Greatly.Organized around Kathy’s core values and leadership philosophies and told through her stories and those of her alumnae — a “Who’s Who” of impact-makers in their own right — this book is filled with great reminders and lessons for leaders, managers, coaches, parents — anyone who wants to influence those around them and live a better life.Whether you’re looking to inspire a team, elevate your influence, or simply live a fuller, more intentional life, this book will show you how to lead with courage, passion, and heart. Step onto the court with Kathy Delaney-Smith — and discover what it means to lead boldly, live authentically, connect meaningfully, and win as a team. Read more