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Gold Medal Strategies by Jim Craig

Gold Medal Strategies by Jim Craig and Don Yaeger

Gold Medal Strategies

Business Lessons from America’s Miracle Team

by Jim Craig & Don Yaeger

Business lessons from one of the greatest Olympic teams of all time.

It’s been called the greatest upset of all time, the most memorable Olympic moment ever, the “Miracle on Ice.” No matter which superlative is used, no one can deny that the U.S. men’s hockey team’s defeat of the Soviet Union in the medal round of the Lake Placid Olympic Games was a defining moment for Cold War America.

The U.S. team’s goalie was a Boston University student named Jim Craig.  With more than 30 years of corporate success, Craig is now a leadership and teamwork expert and keynote speaker to business audiences nationwide. Gold Medal Strategies gives you Craig’s unique lessons from the “Miracle” team on team dynamics, leadership, motivation, and other critical management and leadership hot topics. With his unparalleled perspective, Craig dissects and analyzes the elements of a successful team, how to assemble one, and what philosophies will keep the team’s shared goal a reality. This book outlines the necessary skills and details the specific techniques you need to maximize your business readiness, hone competitive cooperation, gather your strategies, and attack your challengers.

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What people are saying about the book:

“Your story is a great one but your message was even better. We have received all positive feedback from the team today on your speech. It really resonated with the group which is exactly what we wanted. I loved your book! We will be distributing your Gold Medal Strategies book to my team to help reinforce and keep the sustainability of your message.” VP Strategic Grocery Kimberly-Clark Corporation

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“I finished your book last evening and wanted to send you a note to tell you I thoroughly enjoyed it. You took solid business principals and put them in real life easy to understand terms. The manner in which you wove in the Olympic experience and the story of the Miracle on Ice made the book one that was hard to put down as the story is one of great inspiration 31 years later. Thanks for publishing a great book that will assist individuals and business’ alike reach their dreams and aspirations. Your book is one I would happily recommend to anyone as it will help all no matter there generation or occupation.” Manager, Parts and Service Marketing, Deere & Company

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“I really enjoyed listening to Jim Craig’s keynote speech for the Health Connect Partners conference.  What fun it was to hear about all the behind-the-scene stories of the Miracle Team and see how teamwork played such a vital role for success.  I was excited to be able to purchase the book to pass this information along to my son who is now entering the corporate world.”  VP-Strategic Accounts, iCad Medical Systems

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“Gold Medal Strategies is a must read for any manager looking to build, develop and energize a high performance team for execution. Jim’s pragmatic straight forward approach has application for even the most seasoned executive!”   Executive Vice President, Global Sales FedEx

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“Gold Medal Strategies: Business Lessons From America’s Miracle Team is a book that is a true winner and champion. Jim Craig is an inspiration to all of us! I thank him for setting the bar at the top!” With admiration & respect, BILL BELICHICK, Head Coach New England Patriots

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“Gold Medal Strategies, like Jim Craig is a true winner! Jim’s successful Olympic and professional hockey career has put him in position to help companies produce Gold Medal Teams, The book is perfect for our organization a must read.”  CEO Health Connect Partners, Inc.

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“Gold Medal Strategies is just what your sales team needs a first hand on how teamwork, the value of preparation, goal setting and developing a “Winning Underdog” attitude can positively impact the success of your company.”   Vice Chairman Acosta Sales & Marketing

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No one assimilates winning in business and sports quite like Jim Craig; his focus on goal achievement is easily related to and implemented whether you are going for a gold medal or the victory in today’s market. Gold Medal Strategies does it all.   CEO  Saxon

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Jim Craig is a champion. He has earned this status as an athlete…and in the world of business. Jim teaches the importance of teamwork, believing in yourself, and the power of positive energy. His unique life experiences and many accomplishments can be a lesson to us all and I strongly recommend this book for all who want to “go for the gold!”  Director of Athletics  The University of Michigan,  Chairman and former CEO  Domino’s Pizza, Inc.

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“The story of the 1980 United States Olympic Hockey Team has resonated for more than 30 years. It has been a metaphor for what can be accomplished against all odds and has served as an inspiration for millions of people in every walk of life. In “Gold Medal Strategies,” Jim Craig takes you inside this story for the ages and details its applications to today’s world. It takes lessons from the past and connects them to the present and future. All in all, a great read from the perspective of a man who was at the center of what Sports Illustrated called the greatest sports moment of the 20th century.”  Al Michaels, Emmy Award-winning sportscaster

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“Jim Craig’s critical role in the Miracle on Ice in 1980 was the epitome of peak performance. Now he combines that experience with everything he has learned in business and life over the last 30 years into another winning achievement. .Gold Medal Strategies should be read by anyone who has a team.” Dave Ogrean, Executive Director  USA Hockey

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“There are no better lessons than those we learn from life, and no better example of that than Jim Craig and the “Miracle On Ice” Gold Medal Strategies fits all ages and everyone learns from it.”  Founder Washington Speakers Bureau

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“Jim Craig was one of the most competitive and focused individuals that I ever coached. His preparation and his determination were bigger factors in his successful hockey career than his pure talent. Jim’s insights in Gold Medal Strategies and communication skills are well worth reading by anyone hoping to maximize their success.”    Executive Director of Athletics  Boston University

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“For years, Jim has seamlessly tied USA’s 1980 Miracle On Ice success into smart business lessons in all of his corporate speeches. Gold Medal Strategies is no different. It is a business strategy must read book.”Vice President Managing Director Octagon

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“I have had the good fortune of watching Jim Craig reshape the attitude of a national sale force in just over an hour by weaving the parallel threads of business performance and hockey performance. Now his book Gold Medal Strategies: Business Lessons From America’s Miracle Team gives anyone interested in lighting a fire under their organization a chance to see how it’s done.”Jim transfers the energy and entertainment of his personal appearances into the written word. I have seen the energizing effect he can have on a crowd and those feelings of positive intent came back as I read through the book.”     President Bausch & Lomb Vision Care North America

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“On a long-ago Friday night, Jim Craig stood between the pipes of a little hockey rink in Lake Placid, New York and delivered arguably the greatest performance under pressure in the annals of the Olympic Games, turning away 39 Soviet shots and forever redefining the parameters of athletic possibility. In these pages, Craig is no less on top of his game, offering page after page of profound insights and innovative strategies, showing us that winning in business and in life has a whole lot in common with achieving an Olympic miracle. It is a splendid piece of work.”  Wayne Coffey, Author

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“Gold Medal Strategies provides inspiration and a playbook to create winning teams, in sports to business to elite military units. What makes his message unique is that it optimizes the talent and motivates the people to overcome any situation.”    Michael Minogue, West Point, Desert Storm platoon leader, Army Ranger

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“Jim Craig’s story and his message are both inspiring and educational. Jim addresses what is really important to achieve success. Creating a bold vision, holding fast to your convictions, moving forward with courage , having a passion and drive to succeed, silencing the naysayers, and achieving the mission whatever it takes is what Jim teaches us in Gold Metal Strategies. It is a must read for all that want to achieve a gold medal in life.”   Executive Chairman Acosta Sales and Marketing Company

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“The winning underdog attitude is engaging and provides a strategic advantage never inderestimate the competition. As you read Gold medal strategies he incorporates them into a motivating presentation that encompass Winning. A subject he is very familiar with!”  Vice President U.S. Managed Markets Sanofi-Aventix

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“Winning an Olympic Gold Medal was only the beginning of Jim Craig’s journey to create a legacy and achieve victory in whatever he set out to accomplish. In his book, Jim shares with the reader his lifetime experiences and inspires others to look introspectively and “Pay it Forward” for the benefit of future generations.”   Managing Partner Pinsonault Associates, LLC

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“Jim Craig is a consummate professional and an authority on business, leadership and teamwork. The lessons contained in this book will immediately impact your business and personal life!”   President Premiere Speakers Bureau

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“Jim Craig not only provides extraordinary insights (gleaned from his extraordinary life), but he has served as an inspiration to myself and all my executives to “go for the gold!” Jim has contributed significantly to the success of my business. With this book he can spread his valuable advice to a larger audience.”   President Sutherland Capital Mgmt. Inc.

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“Jim Craig is an amazing American Sports icon who will forever be remembered for his role as a member of the 1980 US Men’s “Gold Medal” hockey team. In his book, Business Lessons from America’s Miracle Team, Mr. Craig manages to capture the spirit of his sports experiences and to represent them in a context that is entertaining, riveting and beneficial for all who are tasked with leading and inspiring teams. A quick read, well worth the time.”   President ARAMARK Education ARAMARK Corporation

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“Honeywell has brought Jim Craig in to speak at two of its corporate meetings. He did a standout job each time, not only inspiring and entertaining, but also teaching how elements of teamwork that enabled the 1980 U.S. team to be a world beater and perform optimally can be practiced by Honeywell to continually improve and outperform the competition. In Gold Medal Strategies: Business Lessons from America’s Miracle Team, you will find the lessons that Jim spoke about and taught when he addressed Honeywell, and more. The book is an immensely educational, motivating, fun, and valuable read.”   President Honeywell International Environmental & Combustion Controls

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“This is a must-read book for all ages. I have known Jim Craig for more than 40 years and have witnessed his passion, dedication, and commitment to teamwork. That, along with his experiences at Boston University, with the Gold Medal-winning 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, and with life in general have provided inspiration for us all.”  New Jersey Devils President/CEO/General Manager Lou Lamoriello