Jeff Benedict

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  • Expert on Leadership and the Mindset of a Champion
  • New York Times Bestselling Author of 'The Dynasty, 'Tiger Woods', 'LeBron', and More
  • Film and TV Producer

New York Times bestselling author, producer, and commentator Jeff Benedict is a sports journalist and expert on leadership and the mindset of a champion, whose storytelling power has captivated audiences across mediums. Jeff has written seventeen non-fiction books and many feature stories about some of the most iconic figures in sports history. He has been tapped as executive producer and writer for documentary adaptations of his books, including a 10-part series based on his bestseller The Dynasty, the definitive inside story of the New England Patriots, with Imagine Entertainment for Apple TV. In 2021, he co-produced a documentary for HBO based on his #1 bestselling biography Tiger Woods. He is an executive producer on a Netflix documentary for his book Poisoned, co-produced the feature film adaptation of his book Little Pink House, and was a writer for the NFL Films documentary based on Steve Young’s biography QB. Jeff is a sought-after commentator for his unmatched ability to get to the heart of a historic moment or figure, sculpt a narrative, and look for the untold story.

Jeff has been a special-features writer for Sports Illustrated, the Los Angeles Times, and The Hartford Courant, and his essays have appeared in The New York Times. His stories have been the basis of segments on 60 Minutes, CBS Sunday Morning, HBO Real Sports, Discovery Channel, The Today Show, Good Morning America, 20/20, 48 Hours, NFL Network, and NPR. His latest book is the instant New York Times bestseller LeBron, the definitive biography of basketball superstar LeBron James.

 


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Jeff Benedict’s relaxed, friendly authenticity makes the audience comfortable with him immediately. His straightforward, 'you-are-there' storytelling style transports listeners right into his anecdotes. He nimbly weaves his narratives on multiple levels so that even if the subject domain isn’t one you pay particular attention to (such as professional sports), you relate so strongly to the humanity—both that of his subjects and his own—that you can’t help but find the experience compelling. And with Jeff, the experience isn’t just one way. In addition to being a sharp reporter and a masterful raconteur, he’s excellent at back-and-forth conversation and Q&A. We’d love to have him back when he finishes his next project.

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Achieving and Maintaining Excellence

Sports journalist and many-time bestselling author JEFF BENEDICT has written the definitive biographies of the greatest athletes and teams of the 21st century – Tiger Woods, Tom Brady & The Dynasty, and now LeBron. In this compelling talk, Benedict shares unparalleled takeaways from his unique p ...

Sports journalist and many-time bestselling author JEFF BENEDICT has written the definitive biographies of the greatest athletes and teams of the 21st century – Tiger Woods, Tom Brady & The Dynasty, and now LeBron. In this compelling talk, Benedict shares unparalleled takeaways from his unique perspective into the lives of these superstars, and how they have achieved and maintained excellence, and continue to evolve.

Author Talk: ‘The Dynasty’

Cultural commentator JEFF BENEDICT’s critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller, The Dynasty, was described by Colin Cowherd as “a masterpiece … It’s a relationship book, it’s a football book, it’s a business book.” Inspiring audiences with a unique window into the most dominant sports dynasty o ...

Cultural commentator JEFF BENEDICT’s critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller, The Dynasty, was described by Colin Cowherd as “a masterpiece  It’s a relationship book, it’s a football book, it’s a business book.” Inspiring audiences with a unique window into the most dominant sports dynasty of the 21st century, the New England Patriots, Benedict tells the story at the intersection of sports, business, and enduring greatness. 

Author Talk: ‘LeBron’ – Lessons from a Basketball Superstar

Inspired by his instant New York Times bestselling book, author JEFF BENEDICT reveals the lessons he learned from three years of exhaustive research and more than 250 interviews about global superstar LeBron. From LeBron’s gift for assessing the personal character of people around him, to building h ...

Inspired by his instant New York Times bestselling book, author JEFF BENEDICT reveals the lessons he learned from three years of exhaustive research and more than 250 interviews about global superstar LeBron. From LeBron’s gift for assessing the personal character of people around him, to building his core relationships that continue to this day, to becoming one of the world’s most captivating public figures, Benedict highlights the complexity and leadership of the basketball superstar’s extraordinary life, making connections that will resonate with any audience. 

The Mindset of a Champion with Jeff Benedict

New York Times bestseller JEFF BENEDICT is a leader in sports journalism, capturing the inside stories of the greatest icons and teams in sports – from Tiger Woods, to Steve Young, to the New England Patriots. Jeff pulls back the curtain on what it was like to meet and work with these legends, and r ...

New York Times bestseller JEFF BENEDICT is a leader in sports journalism, capturing the inside stories of the greatest icons and teams in sports – from Tiger Woods, to Steve Young, to the New England Patriots. Jeff pulls back the curtain on what it was like to meet and work with these legends, and reveals the mindset it takes to be a champion in indelible conversations.

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Event Success Story: Jeff Benedict receives rave reviews for Make-A-Wish fundraiser

Legendary sports journalist JEFF BENEDICT sold out tickets and generated a waitlist for the 16th Annual Breakfast for Wishes benefitting Make-A-Wish New Hampshire. Including local radio promotion, a book buy, and an energized audience, the event planner was excited to speak to Benedict’s success:  "After the event ended, my phone blew up with folks in the audience thanking us for inviting Jeff to Manchester and hosting the event! He was captivating! Jeff received a standing ovation at the end of the event ... Thanks Jeff for an unforgettable two days!!"

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CEOs love the leadership lessons of Jeff Benedict’s ‘The Dynasty’

Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO of Home Services of America, Gino Blefari, applauded the leadership lessons imparted by legendary sports journalist JEFF BENEDICT’s latest New York Times bestseller, The Dynasty in a weekly newsletter shared with all executives and brokers throughout the nation. Deeply impressed by the segments about Robert Kraft, the mastermind behind the Patriots’ success, Blefari shared key insights from the book inspiring readers to lead with impact. Blefari wrote, “From the intricacies of team dynamics to the subtle art of managing egos, this book is a treasure trove of insights.”

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Event Success Story: Jeff Benedict receives glowing ovation from Ropes & Gray LLP

New York Times bestselling author JEFF BENEDICT brought his best to a book talk on his critically lauded book The Dynasty at Ropes & Gray LLP. Scheduled in conjunction with the Apple TV+ release of his eponymous 10-part docuseries, The Dynasty: New England Patriots, Benedict discussed both the Patriots story and his experiences as a leading sports journalist. Ropes & Gray LLP said, “Jeff Benedict’s relaxed, friendly authenticity makes the audience comfortable with him immediately. His straightforward, ‘you-are-there’ storytelling style transports listeners…We’d love to have him back when he finishes his next project.”

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Jeff Benedict’s New York Times bestseller, ‘The Dynasty,’ expands onscreen as a 10-part docuseries

Bestselling author, producer, and commentator JEFF BENEDICT is the ultimate cultural authority on the most dominant sports dynasty of the 21st century, the New England Patriots, as featured at Nasdaq in Times Square. With unprecedented access inside the organization for five years, Benedict provides the definitive inside story of the New England Patriots. Sports Illustrated’s Gary Smith said, “Benedict slips inside, lowers the drawbridge, and waves us in to see the ramparts, towers, turrets, and castle keep where the Brady-Belichick-Kraft trinity ruled.” Benedict’s retelling of this iconic sports story inspires audiences to look to the Patriots as a case study on teamwork, overcoming adversity, consistency, and the momentum of success.

The eponymous 10-part docuseries, The Dynasty: New England Patriots, was produced with Imagine Documentaries in cooperation with the New England Patriots for Apple TV+. This intimate portrait capturing the human drama of enduring success is a byproduct of access, exhaustive research, engaging storytelling, and humanity. Benedict gives insight not only into the success of the New England Patriots, but the true meaning of greatness.

Watch Jeff Benedict speak at the Patriots Hall of Fame >>

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Acclaimed author Jeff Benedict – “writer to the greats” – released the definitive biography of basketball legend ‘LeBron’

Bestselling author and consummate storyteller JEFF BENEDICT has written the book on the greatest athletes and teams of this century – Tiger Woods, Tom Brady & The Dynasty, and now LeBron. An instant New York Times bestseller, LeBron is the definitive biography of the basketball superstar – and a gripping and unprecedented look into how he became a titan.

The LA Times calls Benedicts writing “masterful” and “propulsive,” and The Wall Street Journal calls LeBron “inspiring… An absorbing chronicle of talent, character, pluck, and luck.” With a gift for getting to the heart of a historic moment or figure, Benedict delves into LeBron’s relationship with fame and power: how he has cultivated it, harnessed it, suffered from it, and leveraged it. The Irish Examiner calls Benedict the “writer to the greats,” raving: “The vividness and execution of his writing… is almost cinematic, like watching an episode of Succession.” In both his writing as well as riveting speaking events, Benedict offers unmatched insights about achieving – and maintaining – excellence, in work and in life.

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Jeff Benedict is the bestselling author of sixteen non-fiction books, as well as a television and film producer.  His latest book, The Dynasty, is the definitive inside story of the New England Patriots under Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick, and Tom Brady, each of whom cooperated for the book. It was an instant New York Times bestseller.  The book is being developed into a 10-part documentary series, which Jeff is executive producing. Prior to The Dynasty, Jeff co-wrote the #1 bestseller Tiger Woods and he was an executive producer on the HBO documentary Tiger that was based on the book and aired in 2021.  The book is currently being developed into a scripted series, which Jeff is executive producing.  Jeff is also the executive producer on a documentary based on his book Poisoned that will air on Netflix. In 2017, he co-produced Little Pink House, a feature film starring Catherine Keener and Jeanne Tripplehorn that was based on Jeff’s book of the same title.  And in 2016, Jeff co-wrote with Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young his bestselling autobiography QB, which was the basis of an NFL Films documentary.  

Jeff has been a special-features writer for Sports Illustrated, the Los Angeles Times, and The Hartford Courant, and his essays have appeared in the New York Times.  His stories have been the basis of segments on 60 Minutes, CBS Sunday Morning, HBO Real Sports, Discovery Channel, Good Morning America, 20/20, 48 Hours, NFL Network, and NPR.