Kathy Delaney-Smith is the winningest coach in the history of the Ivy League — any sport, men’s or women’s. For over fifty-one years, her mission and life’s work has been teaching, training, inspiring and empowering young women on and off the basketball court. Her book, Grit and Wit: Empowering Lives and Leaders is a memoir meets leadership in action, inspired by another “winningest coach”, John Wooden and his memoir, Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court , and the courageous spirit of Brené Brown’s Daring Greatly . Organized around Kathy’s core values and leadership philosophies and told through her stories and those of her alumnae — a “Who’s Who” of impact-makers in their own right — this book is filled with great reminders and lessons for leaders, managers, coaches, parents — anyone who wants to influence those around them and live a better life. Whether you’re looking to inspire a team, elevate your influence, or simply live a fuller, more intentional life, this book will show you how to lead with courage, passion, and heart. Step onto the court with Kathy Delaney-Smith — and discover what it means to lead boldly, live authentically, connect meaningfully, and win as a team. Harvard's former head coach, Kathy Delaney-Smith, is the winningest coach in the history of the Ivy League - any sport, men's or women's. For over fifty-one years of coaching (forty years at Harvard), her mission and life's work has been teaching, training, inspiring and empowering young women on and off the basketball court.