A Different Way to Win
Dan Rooney was one of the most powerful sports executives of his time, having built the Pittsburgh Steelers into one of the NFL's most illustrious dynasties and elite clubs. However, some of his most significant accomplishments were off the field, as he worked to improve the league's employment processes and restore peace to his ancestral nation of Ireland. Dan Rooney was noted for his basic convictions, quiet strength, effectiveness, and willingness to talk to and listen to people who disagreed with him as a corporate leader, philanthropist, diplomat, and creator of the famous Rooney Rule.
Jim Rooney takes readers behind the scenes in this moving chronicle of his father's life, sharing experiences from his hundreds of hours of interviews with corporate and government leaders, sports and celebrity influences, and family members. A Different Way to Win is a memoir, a business biography, and a history book that emphasizes the significance of focusing on the long game and the success of establishing agreement in a meaningful and long-term manner
