ABOUT THE BOOK
Between the Tees, a powerful leadership fable by Tom Ward, takes readers on an unexpected journey that reveal the Six Fundamental Principles, or timeless truths, about accountability, growth, influence, and character.
In the book, readers are introduced to Trent Anchor, a talented golfer that is trapped by a bad attitude, damaged reputation, and a cycle of frustration he cannot seem to break. When no one else will carry his bag, caddie Johnny Walker steps in and sees what others have missed. Trent is not just a golfer with unrealized potential, but a man in need of a better way to live.
Yes, Trent's journey is fiction, but the principles that fuel his transformation are rooted in real truths that can help anyone break through limitations, lead with greater purpose, and create meaningful, lasting results. Within the book, Tom proudly shares that success and failure rarely happen by accident. They are shaped by the choices we make, the habits we develop, and the voices we allow to influence us.
Watch the trailer and get a glimpse into the story, the lessons, and the message behind the book.
Inside the Book
One Story. Powerful Lessons. Real-Life Impact.
The lessons in Between the Tees aren’t just for the golf course. They’re for the moments when you’re making decisions, facing challenges, leading others, and deciding what happens next in life.
See how the lessons within the book apply to your life—and your team.
For Individuals
√ Take greater ownership of your daily choices
√ Recognize the choices that shape your life now & down the road
√ Learn to respond differently to setbacks
√ Move from excuses to personal responsibility
√ Build resilience and keep moving forward
√ Become more intentional about the future you’re creating
For Teams & Leaders
√ Build a culture of accountability
√ Strengthen leadership and decision-making
√ Help teams navigate challenges and change
Create greater ownership within your team
√ Improve communication and collaboration
√ Develop leaders who take responsibility for results
I'm Tom Ward.
For more than 30 years, I’ve had the opportunity to lead people and teams in some of the United States top organizations, including Procter & Gamble, Frito-Lay, Reckitt and Coleman, Campbell Soup Company, Mead Johnson, and American Woodmark.
One thing I can say is that I’ve learned a lot along the way.
Leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about understanding people, making decisions when the answers aren’t always clear, and taking responsibility when things don’t go the way you planned. I can also say that some of the most important lessons don’t come from our successes, but rather they are hidden in the moments that challenge us the most.
That’s really what my book Between the Tees is all about.
Golf is the setting, but the lessons are there to help you win the "game of life. They’re about the choices we make, how we respond to adversity, and taking ownership of what we can control.
I wrote this book because I believe each and every one of us has more influence over our lives than we often realize. Whether you’re trying to make a change in your own life, want to become a better leader, build a stronger team, or simply figure out what comes next, the principles are the same.
I’ve seen what happens when people begin to look at their choices differently. They begin to take ownership of what they can control and take action.
That’s where real change begins.
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Ray
A great book to use as an outline if you want to make positive changes in both your professional and Personal life. Eye opening to the mistakes I knew I was making but did not know how to change.
Jim
A very well written book on getting better control over your personal and professional life with a focus on organization, goal setting, relationships and principled living. Tom has hit a home run in bringing a lot of great information from many sources and melding it
RC
A terrific, well-structured, book that is as equally effective for the 45 year-old career changer who's still trying to figure out what he wants to be when he grows up as it is for the wildly successful tycoon who just wants to find her next sandbox to conquer.
Lessons Worth Taking with You
100% Accountability
Take ownership of what you can control in life (and at work).
The Power of Choice
Your circumstances don't determine your next move. Your choices do.
How You Respond Matters
Setbacks are inevitable. How you respond is a choice.
The Conversations We Have With Ourselves
The way we think influences the way we act. And the way we act determines the outcomes we achieve.
Who’s Ready to Change the Game?
The person who...
- Feels stuck & unable to move forward in life & their career
- Struggles to overcome setbacks
- Wants to make a change
- Is ready to take ownership in past a future decisions
- Is hungry for more out of life
For leaders (and teams) who...
- Are eager to build a stronger team
- Desires to create greater accountability
- Foster a culture where employees to take ownership
- Are seeking strategies to develop better leaders
- Are looking for a meaningful team experience
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Be among the first to own Between the Tees.
Order a personally signed copy from Tom Ward. We will ship it directly to you the week of October 15th.
Signed launch editions will be available for a limited time and in limited quantities.
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