A Colonel & A Cowboy: Mission, Mindset, Process Strategies of the Elite

by Stran T Smith, J. Craig Flowers

An inspirational tale of triumph over extraordinary setbacks, A Colonel & A Cowboy tells the remarkable story of rodeo great Stran Smith and retired U.S. Army Colonel J. Craig Flowers. Stran Smith’s journey to becoming a World Champion rodeo cowboy is woven together with Colonel Flowers’ experiences supporting some of the most elite teams in the world. Through dramatic, real-life storytelling and humor, these two native Texans offer a profound analysis of what it takes to move from great to Mission, Mindset, and Process. The book blends actionable lessons from Smith’s historic journey to winning a gold buckle with Flowers’ expertise as a nationally-recognized leadership coach and speaker. Readers will gain a roadmap for success and an inspiring glimpse into the mindset of the elite.

190 pages, Paperback

Published November 24, 2024

Reviews

[Michael McKean · Rating 5 out of 5]

Truly inspiring. Stran’s story is incredible! So many great lessons and God moments.

[Steven Nutt · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great story on leadership and elite performance

Read it for leadership and elite performance and be captivated by the story! Loved this book and the lessons it taught. Would love to see Stran’s story on the big screen!

[Alexis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredibly inspiring!!

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I have read so far this year and would read it all over again in a heartbeat

[Jaime Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, easy read, very inspiring.