Books by Ben Green

Ben Green investigates the phenomenon of peak music experiences from a social and cultural perspective, including discussions on it as sources of inspiration; as a core motivation for ongoing musical and social activity; the significance of live music experiences; and the key role of peak music experiences in defining music scenes.

Before Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Julius Erving, or Michael Jordanbefore Magic Johnson and Showtimethe Harlem Globetrotters revolutionized basketball and spread the game around the world. In Spinning the Globe, author Ben Green tells the story of this extraordinary franchise and iconic American institution. We follow the Globetrotters' rise from backwoods obscurity during the harsh years of the Great Depression to become the best basketball team in the country and, by the early 1950s, the most popular sports franchise in the world. Green brings to life their struggles with racism and segregation, and their influence upon a nation's views about race and sport. We witness the Globetrotters' fall from grace to the brink of bankruptcy in the early 1990s, and their ultimate rebirth under Mannie Jackson today, as they once again amaze kids and families around the world. Now in paperback, this is the true and complete story of their amazing eighty years as a team, told with lyrical prose and masterful storytelling by Ben Green.

The Activ8 Hero's are about to take you on a fun journey of self-discovery, are you ready to explore, have fun and learn? Sometimes we come across situations in life which can be difficult and hard to understand, we also have elements in our life to feel good about. In this book the Activ8 Hero's will provide some information to help children understand these a little more. Children will learn the importance of their wellbeing through reading valuable information and taking part in fun activities which they can do by themselves or with an adult. Are you ready to take A STEP TO ACTIV8TION?

A companion to the best-selling book LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE this 64 page workbook will guide you through the initial days, weeks and months of your promotion to a senior role.Twenty-five in-depth exercises allow you to coach yourself using the same framework that the author uses in his one-to-one coaching programmes.Use this book to take a deep dive into each of the five principles of the A-CODE. It will give you the tools to take control, focus on key actions, and stand out as a highly competent, credible and confident leader. Completing this workbook will give you a personal and professional development plan for: Creating strong alliances with the people who matter Building your confidence and competence on a daily basis Getting organised so your workflow is smooth and stress-free Aligning your personal and professional vision so you lead authentically Designing a work-life rhythm that boosts, rather than depletes, your energyThis book empowers newly-appointed senior managers to quickly get to grips with their responsibilities and ensure inner turmoil is a thing of the past.If you have you been promoted to a senior role, you sometimes feel like an impostor or the excitement of your promotion is tinged with doubt then this workbook is for you.