18 PRINCIPLES TO SUCCEED AT ANY TABLE IN BUSINESS, SPORTS, AND LIFE

PING PONG LEADERSHIP

Tens of millions of people worldwide enjoy ping pong on some level. And if you’re looking to enhance your leadership skills, ping pong offers surprisingly relevant lessons for success, from the breakout room table to the boardroom table.

Coupled with exclusive insights from leader thinkers in commerce, culture, and technology, you'll learn lessons from the world’s most-played sport distilled into 18 actionable and unforgettable ‘Pong Principles’. 

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JUSTIN BOOKEY

Justin Bookey is a former lawyer, an award-winning marketing strategist, and global ping pong player.

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18 PONG PRINCIPLES

From INNOVATIVE thought leaders

Katrín Jakobsdóttir
Prime Minister of Iceland 2017-2024

  • Be Careful What You Measure, and Why

    In an age of data on demand, measuring can lead to mismeasuring.

Scott Page
Saxophonist for Pink Floyd, Toto, etc.

  • It’s a Rhythm Game

    There is rhythm all around us. Recognize it, adopt it, and perform better with it.

Nolan Bushnell
Founder of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese

  • When Deception is Fair Play

    There is unfair, and there is effective, competition – use the latter to win.

Erik Oberholtzer
Founder of Tender Greens Restaurants

  • Be an Elegant Learner

    Regardless of status, let go of ego, and listen to the knowledge around you.

What People Are Saying

“These stories from impressive leaders and innovators will accelerate your ability to reach your business or leadership goals.”

JEFF HOFFMAN
Priceline.com Cofounder and Bestselling Author



"Justin Bookey artfully draws the parallels between the game of ping pong and effective leadership strategies. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to elevate their game to the next level!”

TAWNY BANH
2-time table tennis Olympian, 3-time US national doubles champion



"Actionable advice from some of today’s top thinkers, business leaders, and ping pong players. A quick and charming read, served up with plenty of surprising spin."

GREG SPENCE
Emmy-Winning Producer of Game of Thrones and The Last of Us



"Justin Bookey does more than reveal the hidden wisdom in one of the most accessible and widely played games in the world – he makes reading about it fun.”

ERIC SCHURENBERG
Former CEO, Inc. and Fast Company