Playbook for Success: A Hall of Famer's Business Tactics for Teamwork and Leadership

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Often in life, we get pigeonholed by others, people who think they know who we really are. I am a basketball player, so what can I possibly have to tell people, especially women, about business? My answer is, I have a lot of life to share.

I also have a lot of thanks to share with those who helped me in the writing of this book.

To Dan Ambrosio at John Wiley & Sons, Inc.: You are priceless for giving me a platform from which I can share my experiences. Special thanks to Ashley Allison and Peter Knox.

To Jared Sharp at PTA: I am deeply grateful.

To Christine Moore: For all your painstaking time spent editing my manuscript and working through my tender-loving sarcasm and humor.

To Sally Giddens Stephenson: You worked the "two-minute drill" like nobody else in dealing with our deadline. I am so thankful for your willingness to pursue this project and for your focus to succeed. You are a true winner!

To Nena Madonia: I was told a few years ago that Jan Miller was the Michael Jordan of publishing agents, and she has the rings to prove it. Michael had Scottie Pippen, and Jan has Nena Madonia, who was my "go-to player" on this book. I have never seen you have a bad day, and your spirit and love never wavered for my vision for Playbook for Success. I'm deeply grateful.

To be successful, I have always needed someone who had my back. This responsibility falls daily on the shoulders of my favorite MSU Spartan, Theresa Pusateri. She is more than my trusted assistant; she is a true ...