Grounders
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Journey of Baseball, History, and Mentoring
by Tom Slone
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Pub Date Oct 07 2011 | Archive Date Sep 01 2012
Description
An alarming number of boys in this country have no older male figure in their lives - no father, uncle, older brother, or role model from church, school, or the community. The number will inevitably grow exponentially as these young men without fathers will, in all likelihood, become absentee fathers themselves. The pattern is so pervasive, and the problem and its consequences so overwhelming, that few choose to engage it. Among these few, one stands out: Tom Slone. Tom's approach mirrors the actions that have brought him success in business and philanthropy. Simple, direct, persistent...one boy at a time.
In Grounders, Tom Slone shows how the simple act of taking a boy to a ballgame can still be the teaching moment it once was. Grounders is the story of a group of men and boys traveling to baseball games all over the country in the summer of 2005. The journey serves as context for Tom to share 33 lessons garnered from baseball, business, and life. Together they serve as a template for mentoring boys, managing employees, and changing lives...even your own.
Tom's last lesson, #33, is "Surround yourself with good people." In my experience with Tom, the secret to his success in all his endeavors has always been that he makes the people around him good. If you can't go to a game with him, read his book and see how he does it.
Advance Praise
Mr Slone
Just wanted to tell you I finished the book on my flight to miami. Made me laugh, smile, and think. From the piece on the brag books to the personalized messages ( the trend reports) to going back to the basics that we sometimes forget. I am going to have my son read it as well. I have to get to Dallas sometime this year to see Orion (mike Wileman) and when I do I will let you know and maybe we can have dinner.
Thanks again for the book and have a good night
Rob Petruska
SVP, Loan Servicing Operations
Carrington Mortgage Services
The lessons one can take away from reading Grounders are important ones. They are applicable to a number of venues and can be of great assistance in keeping an individual "well grounded"... Congratulations on a book that is an enjoyable read and a reminder of some very important lessons to enhance any journey.
Nan Dearen Glutz
Former Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fort Worth
Grounders is a wonderful story of kids and adults traveling across this great, diverse country and experiencing sports, culture, and friendship...This story is about helping others, learning from life's experiences, and having heroes that care. It is also about a man who learned to help others, always leading by example and caring for his fellow man.
Keith Hughes
Former Chairman and CEO
Associates First Capital
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781466357969 |
| PRICE | $14.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 160 |
