Bob buford is an entrepreneur that grew a successful cable television company in the first half of his life. I am reading bob buford s latest book, finishing well. Moving from success to significance by bob buford, jim collins. Bob buford was a cabletv pioneer, social entrepreneur, author, andventure philanthropist. He cofounded leadership network in 1984 and later the halftime institute in 1998.
Home order yearbooks senior portrait info senior yearbook ads business ad payment option contact yearbook. Bob buford showed us that we arent experiencing a midlife crisis thats. Since the release of halftime in 1994, more than 150,000 people have purchased that book and begun a journey from success to significance. When he arrived at the intersection 15 years ago, he read my book, halftime, and then joined a halftime cohort group in new york city that took a year to meet and. Since the release of halftime in 1994, more than 150,000 people have purchased the book and begun a journey from success to significance. As buford explains, my passion is to inspire business and professional leaders to embrace gods calling and move from success to significance. In fact, in half time, burford insists that it is actually an opportunity to begin the better half of life. Buford writes from a this book was recommended by matt stover. Based on bob bufords bestselling book about how to find meaning and fulfillment in the second half of life halftime, 1994 and leadership insight from the graziadio school of business and management, the program is designed to help high. This audio version shares principles that can help you move from success to the significance youre looking for in lifes second half. The first half is busy with getting and gaining, earning and learning, doing what you can to. Features of this newly updated and expanded 20th anniversary edition include a foreword by jim collins, the bestselling author of good to great.
In a recorded interview at claremont college in 2001, drucker clearly denied he was a bornagainchristian. Bennis and thomas conclude their book with an especially apt quotation from edith wharton. In 1995, buford wrote halftime, a bestselling book that came out of his mind and heart on how to find fulfillment in the second half of life. Bufords house draws attention wichita business journal. The author guides readers through times of reflection and reevaluation, to help clarify values and establish goals for a more intentional and more significant life.
The amazing response to the book led to a followup title in 1997, game plan, which presented more about the endeavors in which buford was involved as a result of his own halftime experience. Halftime by bob buford, 9780310375401, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In 2009, bob buford celebrated the 25th anniversary of the founding of the leadership network, and his own journey into significance. Moving from success to significance hardcover october 6, 2015. Bob buford is a graduate of the university of texas and the ownerpresident management program at harvard business school.
Our specialty is books on the outdoors, in the widest possible definition of the term, with books on everything from golf to sailing. The amazing response to the book led to a followup title in 1997, game plan, which presented more about the endeavors in which bob buford was involved as a result of his own halftime experience. Many people wouldnt dare start a company in the midst of a recession, but the aggressive decision to do so by robert j. Apr 23, 2018 hey guys, one of the single most influential books ive ever read was half time by bob buford. Bobs book halftime began a movement of an entire generation of successful business. Bobs book halftime began a movement of an entire generation of successful business professionals transitioning to a. This time im relating my experience at the twoday halftime institute that is held once a month in dallas. Hermann simon man of the past, man of the future peter paschek management als gesellschaftliche aufgabe dr. Until the sale of his company in july 1999 bob buford served as chairman and ceo of buford television, inc. But first, you need time to figure out what you want to do with the rest of your life. According to bob buford, the first half of life is a quest for success, the second is a quest for significance.
As i read through the 60 interviews with people who have. Changing your game plan from success to significance. Many other books followed from this powerful book used of godgame plan, stuck in half time, beyond half time, finishing wellthe father used bob to catapult other people into strong leadership impact for the kingdom. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world. Time to pause, midway in the game of your life, and consider how to make the transition from professional success to significance. Bob buford was a cabletv pioneer, social entrepreneur, author, and venture philanthropist. Halftime and game plan by bob buford audiobook download. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.
In halftime, buford focuses on this important time of transitionthe time when, as he says, a person moves beyond the first half of. This is the time when most people focus more on their careers and less on others and other significant causes. Bob buford, founder of leadership network and halftime, has. Jun 12, 2012 do these personal anecdotes from rick warren, bob buford and ken blanchard all of whom have a vested interest in perpetuating the story. What a texas entrepreneur learned from the father of modern management.
As buford explains, my passion is to multiply all that god has given me, and in the process, give it back. Halftime aims to help people move from success to significance. Buford, ceo of planned realty group, will be inducted into the chicago association of realtors car hall of fame sept. Revised and expanded for a new generation of leaders, bob buford s bestseller shows how you can make the second half of your life even more rewarding. In spite of illness, in spite even of the arch enemy, sorrow, one can remain alive long past the usual state of integration if one is unafraid of change, insatiable in. Buford argues that whether you are a millionaire, a manager, or a teacher, you will one day have to transition from the struggle for success to the quest for significance.
Those who read halftime and game plan published in 1997 often want to know more about the endeavors in which bob buford is involved as a result of his own halftime experience. Jul 22, 1996 buford did not return telephone calls from briefcase. Bob buford believes the second half of your life can be better than the first. Until the sale of his company in july 1999, bob buford served as chairman of the board and ceo of buford television, inc. Halftime by bob buford, 9780310344445, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I correctly assumed that it would be best to read them in that sequence. Books are you ready to move into the second half of your life. The book is written primarily for individuals who have achieved some level of success or accomplishment and recognize that it is not satisfying.
Bob buford shares personal details of his life and the heart ache of losing his only child as well as his mother in a house fire. Join facebook to connect with billy bob buford and others you may know. Are you ready to move into the second half of your life. Changing your game plan from success to significance, p. In fact, in half time, burford insists that it is actually an opportunity to begin the. Bob buford, founder of leadership network and halftime. In a way that no one could have predicted, halftime started a widespread movement. Features of this newly updated and expanded 20 th anniversary edition include a foreword by jim collins, the bestselling author of good to great. Bob buford ten principles for finding meaning in the second. In his second half, buford founded halftime, an organization designed to inspire business and professional leaders to embrace gods calling and move from success to significance. To me, bob buford s book is a little instruction book, a kind of wisdom book, bore out from lessons and insights gleaned from his personal life encounters or experiences, the kind, a synopsis will never be able to do justice to. Dec 28, 2008 they demonstrate the same values that bob buford affirms in this book, halftime.
I actually received this book back in 2002 from someone i was coaching at the time. For outstanding resources, selfassessment tools, stories. Buford, founder of planned realty group, has paid off. What people who really live do differently, and im finding it a great followup to his earlier book, halftime. He cofounded leadership network in 1984, and later the halftime institute in 1998.
Thousands of readers have found an exciting new vision for the second half of life in the bestselling book, halftime. Ive already put up a couple of posts about bob buford s book halftime, and another about his book finishing well. Wisdom and support for your halftime journeysince the publication fifteen years ago of bob buford s awardwinning and newly updated and expanded bestseller, halftime, more than half a million men and women have made the halftime journey from success to significance. I am attending one of his halftime institute seminars this month in dallas. In 1994, buford wrote halftime, a book that came out of his mind and heart on how to find meaning and fulfillment in the second half. Bob buford ten principles for finding meaning in the. In halftime, buford focuses on this important time of transitionthe time when, as he says, a person moves beyond the first half of the game of life. Buford tells men how they can make their middle years a time of transformation toward a more satisfying life. I let the book sit on my bookshelf until my 40th birthday which i celebrated this week. It helped people between the ages of 3550 realize that they have at least another 30 years of active, vibrant living ahead of them and that retirement is not the optimal option. Join facebook to connect with bob buford and others you may know. Buford uses personal insights, truelife examples, and inspiring quotes to set you on a course from mere success to true significance. Bob talks about how his career in tv station business took off.
But first, you need time to figure out what you want to do. In 1995, buford wrote halftime, a book that came out of his mind and heart on how to find meaning fulfillment in the second half of our lives. Drucker foundation for nonprofit management, and popularized the concept of halftime through several books he authored. For thousands of readers in their thirties and forties, bob buford s bestselling book halftime has proved a wise guide for the special challenges of midlife. Drucker foundation for nonprofit management and popularized the concept of halftime through. The adventure of life beyond halftime, and more on. Moving from success to significance, author bob buford explores three stages of life. Halftime, then, is a quiet time of deliberate decisionmaking, restructuring, and passionate contemplation of your hearts deepest desires. Moving from success to significance, and finishing well.
Bob buford until the sale of his company in july 1999, bob buford served as chairman of the board and ceo of buford television, inc. Drucker foundation for nonprofit management and popularized the concept of halftime through several books he authored. Moving from success to significance kindle edition by buford, bob, jim collins. Remembering bob buford, the christian leaders leader rick warren, matt chandler, and other christian leaders share how the innovative leadership network founder influenced their ministries.
Moving from success to significance kindle edition by. Its halftime, a time of revitalization and for catching a new vision for living the second half, the half where life can be lived at its most rewarding. The book also includes a chapter, how boomers, churches and entrepreneurs can transform society, by bob buford, a texas broadcasting businessman turned socialreligious entrepreneur. Revised and expanded for a new generation of leaders, bob buford s best seller shows how you can make.
Therefore, my apologies if i have missed out some important elements. If you are contemplating that journey yourself or have already started, beyond halftime is for you. In halftime, bob focuses on this important time of transitionthe time when, as he says, a person pauses to consider what will make their remaining years rich and meaningful. Burford books is an independent book publisher based in ithaca, ny, in new yorks finger lakes. According to bob burford, broaching midlife doesnt have to be a crisis. Remembering bob buford, the christian leaders leader. Bob s book halftime began a movement of an entire generation of successful business professionals transitioning to a life of even greater. Youll find this book to be unique, inspiring, and practical. It doesnt need to be a time of crisisturn it into a catalyst for change. He cofounded leadership network in 1984 and later the halftime institute in. Bob buford is known for being the voice of a generation, a prolific author, speaker, and philanthropist whose immense and widespread contribution to business leadership, personal transformation, and the growth of the modern church cannot be measured. Bob buford ten principles for finding meaning in the second half of life from peter drucker elisabeth haas edersheim a tribute to peter f. Buford and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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