Barry
Switzer, hall-of-fame football coach
of the Oklahoma Sooners and Dallas
Cowboys “Jay’s
athletic, business and theological
themes speak to people in all professions
and motivate and inspire others to
become better at what they do. He
learned well from his father, Bud
Wilkinson, the legendary coach of
the Oklahoma Sooners.” PLAY
VIDEO
David Davenport,
long-time business partner with
Bud Wilkinson "Jay
Wilkinson is the read deal. His
knowledge and understanding of the
business world and what is required
to achieve success there is second
to none. In fact, if I was starting
a new business today, Jay would
be my first-round draft choice." PLAY
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Mo
Anderson, real estate executive "After
the Great Depression and the portrayal
of Oklahomans in the novel, The Grapes
of Wrath, Bud Wilkinson made all Oklahomans
feel good about themselves again.
He did the same thing with his son,
Jay, in the 'Letters from Bud'." PLAY
VIDEO
Marty
Grubbs, Senior Pastor, Crossings Community
Church, Oklahoma City "The
Letters from Bud have timeless value
in them. They are to the point, meaningful
and packed with advice. The information
is powerful and is presented by a
great leader who learned from a great
leader." PLAY
VIDEO
Donette
Terry, executive meeting planner,
Houston "The
time is absolutely perfect for Jay's
compelling and heartfelt message.
The definition of 'winning' in the
workplace is changing and I believe
Jay is at the forefront of a new way
of corporate thinking and acting." PLAY
VIDEO
John McNabb,
Corporate executive and former teammate
at Duke University "When
I think about Jay in college, I
think about a guy who was a leader,
who lived his life with integrity,
a guy who led with action instead
of words and a guy who could muster
the troops and make the right decisions." PLAY
VIDEO
Clendon
Thomas, All-American football player
under Coach Bud Wilkinson "I
never had another coach take the
time and detail to tell his players
why they should do certain things.
His simple principles were what
motivated and inspired his players
to unsurpassed accomplishment." PLAY
VIDEO
Mary Jane
Lauderdale and Sally Davis, daughter
& mother, long-time Wilkinson
family friends Sally
Davis first met Bud Wilkinson in
1964, volunteering for the legendary
coach's US Senate campaign. Since
then Sally and her daughter, Mary
Jane Lauderdale, have become friends
to the Wilkinson family and are
staunch believers in the values
shared by the Wilkinson father and
son. PLAY
VIDEO
Making a determined,
all-out effort and still falling short in the outcome
can strengthen character beyond any other experience,
if one learns to move forward again with an even greater
determination, even in the most trying of circumstances. Learn more
The number “47”
resonates throughout the lives of both Jay and Bud
Wilkinson. Not only does the number represent a historic
winning streak, but also added together creates a
formula that anyone can use to achieve professional
and personal success. Learn
more
With his two books now on the subject of his legendary father, Jay Wilkinson has probed the depths of the character and values which made Bud Wilkinson an American legend in his day and a role model for all time. Learn
more
Greatness is not
alone defined by exceptional performance under exceptional
circumstances. Greatness is universally achievable
through values, preparation, attitude and perseverance.
Each individual has the potential for gaining greatness. Learn
more
