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Jeff Benedict

  • 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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"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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"His passion for his work and genuine care for not only the subjects that he writes about, but also the groups he speaks to is unmatched. He captivates an audience while relating to them at the same time. Jeff has the same connection with a group of 200 as he does with a group of two. That’s a special skill and one you don’t find with many people. Jeff’s curiosity about people and desire to help them makes him a top-notch speaker and person."

-Seton Hall University
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Talks & Conversations with Jeff Benedict
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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 perspective into the lives of these superstars, and how they have achieved and maintained excellence, and continue to evolve.

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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 of the 21st century, the New England Patriots, Benedict tells the story at the intersection of sports, business, and enduring greatness. 

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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 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. 

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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 reveals the mindset it takes to be a champion in indelible conversations.

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