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Leadership in Life Jim Calhoun is a man who has proven to be a winner in everything that he does. In all aspects of his life, he is a successful manager and leader. To his family, to his community, and to his career, Jim has been nothing short of a hero. Symbolic of the way he handles all of his endeavors; Calhoun took over the Connecticut Huskies men’s basketball program and pledged to, “do it the right way, with no short cuts” (uconn.edu. p.1). He talks the talk and then walks the walk, which is a hard combination to achieve. This positive, winning attitude, and the unwillingness to quit have propelled Jim Calhoun into one of this country’s most powerful and successful leaders. This paper will give background on coach Calhoun, show a timeline of achievements, examine his styles for effective leadership, and show how Jim Calhoun is a great motivator, leader, and role model. Background Jim Calhoun graduated from Braintree High School in Massachusetts, where he was a three-sport letterman. He then graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from American International College (A.I.C.) in Springfield, Massachusetts. His ability to be a leader emerged early on as he lettered for three years on the basketball team,