In 2009 my friend steve williams introduced me to the rules of the red rubber ball by kevin carroll. Rules of the red rubber ball book communication arts. One of the keynote speakers was kevin carroll, who turned out to be the best speaker that ive ever heard. With simple but delightful storytelling, kevin carroll. With simple but delightful storytelling, kevin carroll channels his childhood. Kevin carroll says a red rubber ball can inspire you youtube. He is a dedicated advocate in the sport for social change movement. For those not familiar with kevin carroll or his books, you may be wondering what inappropriate meaning is behind this statement. The red rubber ball at work elevate your game through the hidden power of play book.
Newsweek magazine calls it an adults version of dr. According to bestselling author kevin carroll, its childs play. On a daily basis, i am helping the company develop a deeper understanding of athletic product performance. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. How it was a ball that saved and changed kevins life. Last week i attended the 2014 iste conference in atlanta. The cover of the book actually has a cutout circle of red rubber ball material. Mar 27, 2008 kevin carroll is an author, speaker and agent for social change. Oct 27, 2017 carroll believes we have 86,400 opportunities each day to chase our red rubber ball.
Find and sustain your lifes work carroll, kevin on. Kevin carroll has written a book thats lively, witty and gives downtoearth advice to every businessperson and college student who wants to be a firstrate communicator. For me it was walden by henry david thoreau when i was a junior in high school and the same experience happened when i read kevin carrolls rules of the red rubber ball. With simple but delightful storytelling, kevin carroll channels his childhood passion for sport and play into a universally appealing blueprint for life.
Kevin carroll is the acclaimed author of rules of the red rubber ball, whats your red rubber ball, the red rubber ball at work and a kids book about belonging. Rules of the red rubber ball, is a collection of seven simple lessons that have shaped kevin s life. Former 76ers athletic trainer kevin carroll, has turned his childhood passion for playing ball into a bestselling franchise. Rules of the red rubber ball by kevin carroll abebooks. His story is truly motivational his parents abandoned him when he was a little boy, his grandparents took him and his brother in, and he discovered play with a simple red rubber ball.
His advice is to live each day as if it might be a teachable moment, a chance to expand your mind and strengthen your abilities. A recent exercise that we did last thursday with a group of our summer interns inspired this post and also got me thinking about red rubber balls. Do you remember the first book that you read that connected to your heart. Buy rules of the red rubber ball by caroll, kevin 2007. Kevin carroll is the acclaimed author of rules of the red rubber ball, whats your red rubber ball and the red rubber ball at work. Kevin carroll s daily mantra is to nurture and care for the inner spirit, provoke new ways of thinking, and to be the poster child for play. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Carroll believes we have 86,400 opportunities each day to chase our red rubber ball. Using the red rubber ball as a metaphor for dreams, this highly interactive, vibrant book tells the story of how the author has been able to incorporate his love of sports into every stage of his life.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. If you want a cute little bit of inspiration that you can tuck into your pocket and will smile at over and over, this is exactly the book. Best actor best technical director inspired by the book rules of the red rubber ball written by kevin carroll. His childhood relic, a red rubber ball, became his guiding light. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. On a daily basis, i am helping the company develop a deeper understanding of athletic product performance, team dynamics, and interpersonal communication. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Books by kevin carroll author of rules of the red rubber ball. Kevin carroll is an author, speaker and agent for social change.
It is a very enlightening and inspiring story for the sports nut. In this fun and thoughtful followup to his bestselling rules of the red rubber ball 2007, carroll switches the playing field to the workplace. Drawing wisdom from the playgrounds of his youth, where he spent hour upon hour sharpening his body and his mind, carroll shares with. Carroll begins his book with a dedication page honoring believers, teachers, and dreamers. Carroll encourages his audiences to embrace their spirit of play in order to reach their fullest potential both as professionals and people. In a boldly designed, highly energetic book, kevin leads readers through a series of exercises designed to help them discover their red rubber ball a dream to. With simple but delightful storytelling, kevin carroll channels his. So whether you have to give a presentation, sell, write a paper, or interview for a job, this book will help you get your message across. Kevin carrolls most popular book is rules of the red rubber ball. He is the author of rules of the red rubber ball, whats your red rubber ball, and the red rubber ball at work. We first met kevin at willoughby when he came to us for help on the design and creation of his first book, rules of the red rubber ball. In the book rules of the red rubber ball, author kevin carroll identifies the following guidelines for pursuing a persons passion except. I was moved and excited because the author dreamed like i did.
He travels the globe speaking to businesses and to young people about the importance of sport and play in life. Whats your red rubber ball lets talk news books about twitter instagram linkedin. The red rubber ball at work kevin carroll katalyst. Following that, we worked with him to launch his own brand, kevin carroll katalyst, and two additional books. I was moved and excited because the author dreamed like i. Kevin carroll has 22 books on goodreads with 2269 ratings. Jan 01, 2010 we first met kevin at willoughby when he came to us for help on the design and creation of his first book, rules of the red rubber ball. Books by kevin carroll author of rules of the red rubber.
Kevin carroll rules of the red rubber ball on behance. Kevin carroll generally travels from portland, or, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other. Kevin carroll is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Moda health and kevin carroll teamed up to share ideas about how a red rubber ball, and play, can help you feel your best. Find and sustain your lifes work by kevin carroll isbn. The red rubber ball foundation is an independent charity, with no political, tribal or religious allegiance. Rules of the red rubber ball by kevin carroll hardcover. Jul 18, 2012 ktvi he inspires, motivates and has a ball, a red rubber ball.
Author kevin carroll outlines seven simple strategies anyone can use to give their life more meaning and more happiness using the iconic red rubber ball most everyone can recall from their school days. As an author, kevin has achieved incredible success with his first book, rules of the red rubber ball espn books. Sep 07, 2005 with simple but delightful storytelling, kevin carroll channels his childhood passion for sport and play into a universally appealing blueprint for life. Kevin caroll kevins books kevin carroll professional. Rules of the red rubber ball, is a collection of seven simple lessons that have shaped kevins life. Find and sustain your lifes work by carroll, kevin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
That segues into a series of exercises to get readers to discover their own hopes and dreams. Description of the book rules of the red rubber ball. Kevin carroll speakers bureau and booking agent info. Its enjoyable read that a simple book on the meaning of life, as well as a complex book on how to give your life more meaning. How do you ignite creativity, problem solving, and risk taking to score big in business. Nov, 20 moda health and kevin carroll teamed up to share ideas about how a red rubber ball, and play, can help you feel your best. Kevin carroll chased his red rubber ball from the playground of his youth to soccer fields in the air force to the 76ers and then to nike where his work to keep play and creativity alive within the corporate environment earned him the title katalyst. About tedx, xindependently organize event in the spirit of ideas worth spreading, tedx is a program of local, self organized events that bring people together to share a tedlike experience. Kevin carrolls daily mantra is to nurture and care for the inner spirit, provoke new ways of thinking, and to be the poster child for play. Rules of the red rubber ball donorschoose project by mr. Click to share on linkedin opens in new window click to share on facebook opens in new window. Kevin carroll is a motivational speaker and author of rules of the red rubber ball.
We have supported boys and girls from all backgrounds in 20 of the 47 counties of kenya. Mar 10, 2010 and then things shifted again, and he put his experience and wisdom into a terrific series of books, starting with the rules of the red rubber ball. Rules of the red rubber ball by carroll, kevin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Certainly inspirational in a very light but profound way kevin carroll takes us through his journey with the red rubber ball pages have colorful drawings and excellent design and how he has found inspiration to shine in his life while making a difference in the world and going for his dreams. Kevin carroll rules of the red rubber ball on aiga member.
Its a short, to the point, easytoread and fun book that you can get on amazon for as little as. The red rubber ball at work book greenwich library. Why encouragers are so crucial to sustaining success. He travels the globe consulting and speaking about the role, value and importance of play in life. In the book rules of the red rubber ball, author kevin carroll identifies the. So whether you have to give a presentation, sell, write a paper, or interview for a job, this book. Then, he aims to light a fire within each of us so we. Rules of the red rubber ball by kevin carroll nonfiction4life. Kevin carroll, rules of the red rubber ball box of crayons.
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