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Book Signing: Julia Weaver
May 21, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Book Signings at Mercantile HQ
Join us on May 21 from 11am-1pm with Julia Weaver for the signing of her book, Hoopspeak. Come meet Julia and get a copy of her book.
ABOUT HOOPSPEAK
Hoopspeak takes the language of basketball and aligns it with leadership concepts, ideas, examples, and Julia’s interpretation of how leadership and basketball come together.
Imagine saying things like…
“I am going to throw a bounce pass to Edwardo today because he needs a layup (quick success).”
“I am calling a timeout because I am sensing that everyone is weary from all the overtime we have put in working on this project.”
“We are so far behind on this initiative; we need to apply a full-court press.”
“I am going to throw a bounce pass to Edwardo today because he needs a layup (quick success).”
“I am calling a timeout because I am sensing that everyone is weary from all the overtime we have put in working on this project.”
“We are so far behind on this initiative; we need to apply a full-court press.”
And…everyone understands! Basketball is a language. Ask any basketball player. Creating a language for things makes it feel more natural. It is the same concept as an inside joke or a silly phrase.
The Xs and the Os are the strategies behind the terminology. Julia wanted to create an all-encompassing language that is simple to read and understand.
The Xs and the Os are the strategies behind the terminology. Julia wanted to create an all-encompassing language that is simple to read and understand.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Julia A Weaver is a veteran coach and skilled facilitator. with her MSEd, and as a Certified Professional Coach, a Certified Executive Leadership Coach, a Certified YouMap® Coach, and as a Certified Disaster Recovery Coach, she has experience in a wide variety of disciplines, in which she can offer advice and support. Beginning her career as a Division I college basketball coach, she began to hone her coaching muscle. In every position she has held, she has been able to weave coaching throughout every interaction.
She has worked in the education world, the non-profit sector, retail, healthcare, telecommunications, consulting, and entrepreneurship.
Julia prides herself in her ability to listen and ask the “right” questions! Through the questions, she can guide YOU on YOUR journey to discover the best in you. She can help you identify and create goals and she is the ultimate supporter.
Julia is a first-time author of a self-published work of non-fiction. The book is titled, Hoopspeak: The Xs and Os of Leading Through the Language of Basketball. It’s a book about using basketball terms to explain and talk about leading and leadership concepts. The purpose is to give teams a language to enhance communication and build that strong bond.
