The head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers traces the life experiences and philosophies that inspired his championship-winning techniques, revealing how he forged successful teams by combining talents and promoting trust.

Includes index.

The circle of love --The Jackson eleven -- Red -- The quest -- Dances with Bulls -- Warrior spirit -- Hearing the unheard -- A question of character -- Bittersweet victory -- World in flux -- Basketball poetry -- As the worm turns -- The last dance -- One breath, one mind -- The eightfold offense -- The joy of doing nothing -- One-two-three : Lakers! -- The wisdom of anger -- Chop wood, carry water -- Destiny's children -- Deliverance -- This game's in the refrigerator.