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John U. Bacon

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Author of seven national bestsellers at W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
📍 Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

John U. Bacon is a New York Times bestselling author, public speaker, and college instructor at the University of Michigan, where he earned his B. A. in History. He writes on sports, business, and history, and is also a commentator for Michigan Public radio. People often describe him as an engaging, compelling, and great storyteller.

Outside of his professional work, John is a former high school hockey coach who led his alma maters team from worst to first. He lives in Ann Arbor and enjoys playing hockey, speaking Spanish, and playing the piano, even if he humorously claims to be average at them.

Unique fact: John won the University of Michigans Golden Apple award in 2009, an honor given annually to the students favorite teacher.

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Experience
37 Years
Current Role
Author of seven national bestsellers
Location
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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Storytelling & Leadership
He has authored multiple bestselling books on leadership, including "Bo's Lasting Lessons, " and is frequently booked as a public speaker on the topic.
University of Michigan
As an alumnus, lecturer, and commentator, his career is deeply intertwined with the university, which is a frequent subject of his books and posts.
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Career

Work history

11-2021
Author of seven national bestsellers
W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
7-2016 - 8-2025
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HarperCollins Publishers
1-2015 - 8-2025
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Hachette Book Group
4-2012 - 8-2025
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Simon & Schuster
2008 - 2015
Occasional commentator/writer
Big Ten Network
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Education
1982 - 1986
B.A. in History
University of Michigan
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