The Score Takes Care of Itself

My Philosophy of Leadership

By: Bill Walsh, Craig Walsh, Steve Jamison

Narrated by: Dick Hill

Bill Walsh was perhaps the most influential and successful coach in NFL history, transforming the San Francisco 49ers from the worst franchise in sports to a dynasty that won five Super Bowls. He is acclaimed not only for his strategic brilliance but also for his advanced approach to leadership. His teams sustained a consistency of excellence rarely seen in sports or anywhere else.

Drawn from a series of deeply revealing conversations with coauthor Steve Jamison, The Score Takes Care of Itself offers Walsh's best leadership principles illustrated by anecdotes from his entire career. Additional insights and perspective are provided by his son Craig Walsh. The book will delight football fans and guide the vast business audience eager to learn how Bill Walsh motivated individuals and crafted winning teams.

©2009 Bill Walsh, Steve Jamison and Craig Walsh (P)2009 Tantor

Critic reviews

"A fascinating compendium of Walsh's philosophy.... Enlightening, informative and engaging, this powerful book is a must-[listen] for executives and managers at every level." ( Publishers Weekly Starred Review)

The Score Takes Care of Itaelf

I enjoyed reading this book discovering the principles and leadership qualities of Bill Walsh. Looking at only his coaching career doesn’t do him justice in terms of how he molded an organization into a mirror image of himself. As someone who has spent 20+ years in the corporate world, a lot of the principles discussed are still valid today. I recommend this book to anyone that’s fan of football, attempting to discover new leadership principles and who wants to better themselves.

Required Reading (or Listening) for Leaders Everywhere

Don’t hesitate, just drop your credit and get The Score Takes Care of Itself. Even if you aren’t a football fan, Bill goes out of his way to make his leadership lessons accessible to all.

Phenomenal Leadership training

How many people with their own style of leadership could achieve the same winning results as Bill Walsh had with the San Francisco 49ers?
If you don’t recall, when Bill Walsh took over as Head Coach and General Manager, the 49ers were rated as the worst team in the NFL.
Three years later they won the Super Bowl and continued to create the West Coast offense and a true dynasty and won many championships.

100% worth your time

I am a coach for a high school team, there is so much I learned from this book that I bought a physical copy so I can mark labels on it. This book has helped me with my current job as well as coaching football. If you are fan of football I suggest reading this!

A must for all leaders

If you are a leader or aspire to be one, you need to read this book. Football enthusiasts will enjoy it, too. Go Niners!

Best book on Leadership and Personal Development Available!!

If you are looking for a book that will completely change your view on how to conduct your life this is it!

Amazing and valuable insights on coaching

I wasn't sure what to expect from this audiobook, I'm not an NFL fan. But what I can say as a soccer coach is it had as many coaching lessons and insights as Alex Ferguson's "Leading" book.

It is perhaps one of the most complete writings I have come across regarding the coach as a leader.

Every coach, in any sport, would benefit from the timeless wisdom of Bill Walsh.

Great man,Great book.

loved it! It seems in most every greatness it's to easy to fall short in family. simple man here can identify. Thank you Walsh family and friends for sharing this. Great read. Bless you all. R

A Must Listen for Leaders

one of the few I'll buy in print as well to use as a reference.

I hate sports, but loved this

This is a must read of life lessons. It was used in football, but easily transcends to anything.