“If you’re looking for a powerful read about resilience and character, I highly recommend Get It Done. Drawing from his experience, Mark Gottfried shares many stories that will inspire and motivate you as you chase your dreams.”

—Dick Vitale, Hall of Fame broadcaster

“I’ve known Mark Gottfried ever since we competed against each other in family garage basketball games on summer visits to Crestline, Ohio, to visit our grandparents. He was a leader then, even as a kid, then as a college athlete, and then as an incredibly successful basketball coach at the highest levels. Mark’s insights on leadership and relationships through grit, integrity, and purpose are eternal truths and a lot of fun to read about!”

—John Harbaugh, Super Bowl XLVII champion coach

“As a leader who believes in team, culture, and empowerment, I appreciate how Get It Done challenges us to lead with grit, integrity, and desire. It’s a powerful reminder that real leadership is built in the daily moments that shape people, strengthen teams, and create lasting impact. This will resonate with coaches, executives, parents, and anyone who wants to win the right way.”

—Chris Hetherington, eleven-year NFL veteran, owner and CEO of Fathead

“Mark Gottfried is a contemporary of mine, and a person I have greatly admired since I first met him. He was a tough, hard-nosed player at Alabama and later became an outstanding championship coach. Mark has always been a smart tactician and teacher of the game, yet his true gift is feel . . . feel for the game and empathy for the people in his charge. Throughout his career, Mark has been a fighter who found the answers in hard work and tenacity while always putting people first. I am so glad Mark chose to write Get It Done to share the life lessons of leadership, grit, and toughness with the care that he has lived every day.”

—Jay Bilas, ESPN analyst, former pro basketball player and coach

“As founder of The Literacy Project, where we empower children to unlock their potential through the gift of reading, I know firsthand the importance of leadership that transforms lives. Mark Gottfried’s Get It Done is a powerful guide for leaders who want to make a lasting impact. His GID philosophy—Grit, Integrity, and Desire—resonates deeply with our mission to help kids overcome challenges and build brighter futures. This book is a must-read for anyone committed to leading with purpose, inspiring others, and creating a legacy of positive change.”

—Sue Grant, founder, The Literacy Project

“I’ve known Mark since he was a very good freshman point guard at Oral Roberts University. Having played against him, I’ve always followed his career. He’s been successful wherever he’s been, and my Kansas team competed against his NC State team in the NCAA Sweet 16. Mark has won at the highest level and also at a mid-major level at Murray State. He can coach but is also so relatable that he has also always recruited well. He’s experienced highs and lows that we all experience in our walks. That’s why this book is a must-read. Mark relates to all of us. His ability to maximize the good and deal with adversity without changing at all who he is motivates me, and I’m sure you. You’ll enjoy this read.”

—Bill Self, two-time NCAA national champion coach and Naismith Hall of Fame inductee

“Reading Mark Gottfried’s Get It Done brought back memories of how those moments on the mound felt when you absolutely had to summon the best you could be and deliver the next pitch, no matter the competition, the stakes, or the environment. Coach Gottfried’s focus on building grit, desire, and integrity drills down on the habits and preparation that are required to perform not only in the face of great adversity but also when you find yourself on the exhilarating brink of unimaginable outcomes. What a resource for anyone interested in maximizing talent and opportunity.”

—Jim Abbott, eleven-year Major League Baseball pitcher

“Championship coaches understand something every leader eventually learns: Pressure reveals character. In Get It Done, Mark Gottfried, who spent years at the highest level of college basketball, shares hard-earned lessons on grit, integrity, and resilience that apply just as powerfully in business as they do in sports.”

—Josh Linkner, five-time tech entrepreneur; New York Times bestselling author; venture capitalist

“Mark Gottfried knows what pressure reveals and what real leadership requires. In Get It Done, he shares hard-earned lessons on grit, integrity, and leading with purpose under pressure. A masterful game plan to win Monday and beyond.”

—Paul Epstein, founder and CEO, Win Monday®, two-time bestselling author of The Power of Playing Offense and Better Decisions Faster