Scoring in the Red Zone: How to Lead Successfully When the Pressure Is on

By Spencer Tillman

Book Overview

The "Red Zone." The last 20 yards from the opponent's goal line. It's difficult to score there because the defending team can concentrate its efforts. Likewise, the offensive team has less area in which to maneuver. It takes the focused and precise execution of all players doing their assigned tasks to advance the ball in the Red Zone and score. In business and in every other area of life, we encounter many Red Zones-situations where the pressure is on and our "wiggle room" is limited. It's there where we have to draw on preparation, experience, and strength of character if we hope to reach our objective. We need a solid game plan -- and that's exactly what Scoring in the Red Zone provides. Through personal anecdotes, illustrations from sports, and timeless wisdom, Spencer Tillman challenges you and your team to win when the pressure is on.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0785205586
• ISBN13: 9780785205586
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

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I was fortunate enough to be able to be present at a book signing that Mr. Tillman was giving--any doubt to the author's commitment, sincerity, and authority on the subject matter of leadership or spirituality would be dispelled by listening to his powerful presentation. You can't walk away from this material without being inspired. A #1 recommendation for anyone needing to recharge or reconnect their spirit or motivation.

Scoring in the Red Zone

I found this to be a truly inspirational book. Spencer Tillman expounds on all the major leadership qualities which each of us desires in our own life as well as in the leaders of our country. His book reminds us to look to the Bible for answers in managing our lives. Elizabeth Wareing

great book out of the gate for a brand new author

Spencer Tillman's first book, Scoring in the Red Zone, is a strong book out of the gate for this brand new author. The book gives great insight into how the former college and Pro Running back has been able to balance all the areas of life, and lead successfully in each of them, as a father, husband, athlete, and now football analyst. Readers will find this book full of practical and helpful applications. The content flows well, and keeps your interest. Whether you are a CEO, middle manager, entreprenuer, or recent graduate, you will find this book a great guide for leading and finishing well.

"Scoring" is a Game Winner!

In the game of life, "Scoring in the Red Zone" is a winner. Spencer Tillman, who has demonstrated leadership in every aspect of his life -- career, athletics, family, etc. -- has taken his wisdom of experience and knowledge of the Bible to create an incredibly practical guide. Spencer has cut through "head in heaven and thus worthless on earth" approach pervasive in many inspirational books today and has developed a practical approach that can be used in the real world today. This excellent book emphasizes the importance of integrity and values in exercising leadership and I believe it will transcend many groups in terms of being accepted. There is a void when it comes to leaders today when it comes to honesty and integrity. The backlash of this is that the standards are going to get higher on leaders -- be they corporate or in government -- this book will serve as a beacon. This book is must reading!

Former US Senate writer

Spencer Tillman's strength is to offer specific advice for handling life's pressures, not empty generalities. The book's power is in the anecdotes that help bring advice to a personal level. Tillman also puts his faith up front without any reservation. At at time when organizations are outing the bible and even references to "Christmas" it's a refreshing and badly needed voice agaist secularism. This book scores a touchdown every time.