Overview
Unlocking Potential: Lessons from Sports Legends and an Unlikely CEO What if the standards designed to measure success are the ones holding us back? In Less than One Percent, Dr. Imamu Tomlinson takes readers on a journey through the paradoxes of success, challenging the conventions that govern how we assess true potential. Drawing from his personal story as an underestimated CEO candidate who rose to lead a multibillion-dollar organization, Tomlinson explores the hidden brilliance of those who don’t fit the mold. Less than One Percent will inspire you to rethink everything you know about achievement: The myth of standards: Examine society’s obsession with metrics and predictability, and how benchmarks for success often leave extraordinary talent overlooked. Stories of disruption: Discover how a revolutionist challenged an empire to claim her freedom, why student outcomes aren’t always determined by resources, and how making skating history is a surefire way to avoid the podium. The paradox of potential: Learn why what we believe to be true is often at odds with the actual truth—and how embracing the unconventional can lead to greatness. Through vivid examples, spanning world-class sprinting to tech startups, Tomlinson reveals how success is found outside the lines. Whether you’re a business leader who is ready to embrace innovation, a coach determined to nurture unrecognized talent, or someone who has repeatedly been underestimated, this book will provide the inspiration to defy expectations and risk achieving the unimaginable!
Full Product Details
Author: Imamu Tomlinson ,
Earvin ""Magic"" Johnson
Publisher: Advantage Media Group
Imprint: Forbes Books
ISBN: 9798887506029
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 06 March 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
IMAMU TOMLINSON, MD, MBA, is a leader shaped by resilience, driven by vision, and grounded in a passion for empowering others. A former college basketball player, he brings the discipline of sport—mental toughness, perseverance, and teamwork—into every aspect of his work. As CEO of Vituity, a physician-led and -owned multispecialty partnership, he focuses on driving innovation, cultural change, and clinical excellence. His path from personal adversity to executive leadership informs his approach to mentorship and systemic disruption. Through the 24/7 Foundation, he mentors young athletes, using basketball as a vehicle for growth, grit, and focus. Whether in the boardroom, the emergency room, or on the court, Dr. Tomlinson is committed to helping others exceed what they thought possible.
