Growing up, basketball star Chris Paul learned from family role models. In college he was mentored by a top coach, and at the start of his NBA career he soaked up lessons from league veterans. Now 38, Paul is the seasoned vet: A 12-time All-Star, he has played for several pro teams, was the president of the National Basketball Players Association for eight years, and is widely regarded as one of the best point guards of all time. His new book is Sixty-One: Life Lessons from Papa, On and Off the Court.
A version of this article appeared in the September–October 2023 issue of Harvard Business Review.