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One of the country's premier speakers provides an A-to-Z list of quick quips make presentations outstanding. "I love one-liners and I love to laugh. This book is packed with both. I loved it!" -Jeff Foxworthy, Comedian "Pat Williams is a comedy genius. Granted, he stole all this material, but the people he stole it from are very, very funny." -Dave Barry, Humor writer "For a man who never took a shot he didn't like, I just love this book! It's filled with over 3,400 'shots' and these jokes are guaranteed to score with your audience. The room will rebound with laughter." -Charles Barkley, Retired NBA great Laughter is power. Nothing livens up a presentation like well-placed jokes, which can take an audience from bored disinterest to rapt attention in seconds. In this ultimate collection of one-liners, author Pat Williams, one of the country's top motivational and inspirational speakers and senior vice president of the Orlando Magic, shares the jokes he has been using to win over audiences for over forty years. Arranged into more than 200 categories-from airlines and politics to world conditions and zoos-these 3,400 battle-tested funnies, delivered before a rich variety of audiences, will keep readers roaring. While many other joke books offer material that is either not very funny or off-color, Winning with One-Liners provides clean, wholesome entertainment for all audiences. Sometimes we all need a good laugh, and Pat Williams shows how to do it right in this indispensable book for all speakers....
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How can you be sure you’ll win that next job interview? Unless you have a crystal ball, a genie’s lamp, or a lucky rabbit’s foot that accurately forecasts the future, it is difficult to predict. NBA guru Pat Williams knows a trick or two about what it takes to make the team’s final cut. In this book, he shows you how to build a business network, plan your career path, package yourself to get the right kind of attention, and much more. The secret to nailing the job interview is to approach life as if every day is a championship game. ...
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Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time. But his pre-eminence is more than just extraordinary athletic ability: the lessons of his life-such as focus, passion, hard work, perseverance and accountability-have shaped him into one of the most revered celebrities of the 20th century. In this inspiring book Pat Williams, motivational speaker and senior vice president of the NBA's Orlando Magic, reveals Jordan's method for living a life of greatness that we can all incorporate into our lives. Fascinating anecdotes and quotes from those who know Michael best provide a glimpse into a persona as sweeping and immense as any generation has ever witnessed. Peppered with examples from Williams's life and those of other star athletes and celebrities, this uplifting book shows that we are, indeed, all capable of fulfilling our full potential. Readers from all walks of life can appreciate and aspire to living life like a champion. ...
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After speaking on teaching and influencing young people at a student gathering in Texas, Pat Williams received an email from a high school coach who had heard his talk. In the email Coach McCall said, “Every kid who’s growing up is dying to live his life. But as people get older, instead of dying to life, they start living to die. In closing, Mr. Williams, I have a thought for you: What are you dying for?” Unable to escape this question, author and professional sports veteran Pat Williams invites readers to ask: When my days on earth are over, will I discover that I have wasted my life on meaningless things that have no lasting and eternal value? Most people are living for four things: fortune, status, power or pleasure. Just as there are four false reasons for living our lives, there are four true, meaningful and satisfying reasons for living, and for dying. These give purpose and value to our lives, so that we can know our lives have eternal significance. The heart of If You Died Tomorrow, What Would People Say? is Jesus’ statement: “Whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and for the gospel will save it.” Starting here, Pat gives readers a powerful, practical and encouraging plan for how to live a life that truly matters, and to leave a legacy that never dies. ...
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In COACHING YOUR KIDS TO BE LEADERS, Pat Williams takes the seven principles of leadership and applies them to the challenge of building young leaders. The essence of a leader is embodied in these seven important qualities: Vision, Communication, People Skills, Character, Competence, Boldness, Servanthood. Young people can be inspired and motivated to build them into their lives. This is an invaluable tool for those committed to building leadership skills in the children they care for....
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Behind Every Great Woman . . . Is Usually Another Great Woman
Whether you are just starting a new career and wondering how to navigate your way through the office politics, or you're facing a milestone birthday and looking to bring more meaning to your life, you will glean useful wisdom, advice, and inspiration from the amazing woman revealed in this book. These women catapulted themselves to the top of their professions against incredible odds: some were homeless, some were poor, and some were outcasts. Yet regardless of their place in life, they remained passionate about their purpose, they embraced their dreams, and dared to use their unique gifts to their fullest.
In a time when most women could benefit from some strong female support and camaraderie, let these women challenge you and encourage you to leave your own mark on the world.
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When All Is Said and Done, What Will They Take Away from You? The story you've shared for generations across the holiday table, the moment you stopped to connect as you rushed out the door, or the pickup game of ball—it's oftentimes the things we take for granted or bypass altogether in the fast pace of life. As parents, we try to teach our children important lessons—but are usually left wondering, Is anything I'm saying getting through? As children, we tend to think our parents' advice is old school and doesn't apply to our lives. But guess what? They were listening, and it does apply. In The Takeaway, Pat Williams, father of nineteen multicultural children and senior vice president of the Orlando Magic, and his daughter Karyn, a rising music star, remind us of twenty simple, yet essential, truths for living a happy and fulfilled life. These memorable jewels of wisdom are lessons for all time that everyone can take away and apply to their lives. Practical and profound, this straightforward book can change your life for the better! ...
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Many people are so preoccupied with the stumbling blocks in their path that they have little time for the building blocks necessary to construct an exemplary life. Pat Williams believes it's time to clear the road and get on with the business of living a more fulfilling life. The culmination of twenty-five years of research and a lifetime of experience, this book challenges readers to get off the bench and throw themselves into living to their greatest potential. Williams is cofounder of the Orlando Magic, host of a radio show, father of nineteen children including fourteen he and his wife adopted, and an avid collector of stories and quotes. Williams delivers a rallying cry to anyone ready to become the champion God intended....
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Though the vision of one person can change the world, no one can carry out a vision alone. Extreme dreams depend on teams - lack of teamwork is often why big dreams go unrealised. Using examples and anecdotes from history and contemporary people, Pat Williams shows how the greatest world-changing events came to be as the result of the passion of one person. In each case a team was assembled with people equipped in the various areas needed to bring the vision to pass. Pat addresses team assembly, dynamics and pitfalls to give readers guidance they can immediately apply to their own circumstances....
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