Author Description

Think you will never be a leader? That your background is a barrier? The truth is that there is no barrier too great to become the leader you are called to be.Amazing Race shows you how by sharing the teachings of 1968 Olympian, coach, and mentor, Jarvis Scott. Filled with riveting stories based on her triumphs over the hardships she faced, this book will inspire you to overcome any obstacle to your leadership track. Let Coach Scott's stories of poverty, prejudice, forgiveness, and faith teach you how to win in the game of life. This book will:?Provide you with practical techniques to achieve your goals?Help you identify and improve your unique leadership style?Teach you leadership principles that do not cost a thing?Increase your ability to be influential?Inspire you to always persevereStories are told by former Texas Tech All-American Triple Jumper and Hall of Famer, Dr. Amanda Banks, who competed in track and field for 4 years under head coach, Jarvis Scott. Now a writer for the award-winning TV show "A Fishing Story," and the TV show "Their Life, My Lens," Dr. Banks is also a community advocate and diversity trainer. Dr. Banks earned her Ph.D. from Texas Tech University.The world needs your leadership! Nothing about your past should get in the way.