{"product_id":"the-making-of-a-leader-9781472145079","title":"The Making of a Leader","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom polar explorers and politicians to CEOs and sports coaches, we are fascinated with the makeup of leaders. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow do they thrive under pressure and inspire others to do the same? How do they establish a culture of long-term success?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerformance psychologist Tom Young has worked closely with teams and individuals at the highest level of professional sport. He has seen how leaders in these high-pressure environments communicate, how they maintain focus and respond to challenges. In \u003ci\u003eThe Making of a Leader\u003c\/i\u003e, Young shares the practical principles of sustained elite performance and shows how any individual can add value to their own business or organisation by applying these insights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will learn how to develop a leadership philosophy that is true to your values, effectively manage and get results from individuals and teams, establish a high-performance culture and bring value to your organisation - in short, the ingredients that make a leader. These\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is no such thing as a single \"recipe for success\" . . . yet this book shows that in the world of professional sport these proven and renowned leaders all have their own rules of strategy, which have brought continued success and recognition. Especially, of course, Sean Dyche of Burnley FC! -- \u003cb\u003eAlastair Campbell, bestselling author, strategist, communicator and lifelong fan of Burnley FC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSport, and especially golf, has so many elite, standout individual performers, but the key to building a winning team is understanding each individual within it. This book offers fascinating insight into man management and the attributes needed to be an effective leader, which is incredibly useful and relevant to me ahead of captaining the 2020 European Ryder Cup team -- \u003cb\u003ePádraig Harrington, three-time Major champion and captain of the 2020 European Ryder Cup team\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull of important lessons that you learn as a leader in sport that are as applicable to business environments as they are to elite sports -- \u003cb\u003eSir Bill Beaumont, chairman of World Rugby and former England and British \u0026amp; Irish Lions captain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA great insight into how leaders help shape and nurture high performance environments. Full of relevant lessons for any current or aspiring leader -- \u003cb\u003eHeather Knight OBE, captain of the England women's cricket team\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough elite athletes understand the keys to excellence, you rarely have the chance to get inside their heads. You're in luck: Tom Young has solved that problem. As a performance psychologist, he's worked closely with some of the world's best in both individual and team sports. In this fascinating book, he shares his rich experiences and his keen insights on the science - and the practice - of achieving and sustaining success -- \u003cb\u003eAdam Grant, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eOriginals\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGive and Take\u003c\/i\u003e, and host of the chart-topping TED podcast WorkLife\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI am always looking to learn from other sports and this book gives a unique insight into what it takes to navigate the challenges of high performance -- \u003cb\u003eTommy Fleetwood, professional golfer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA valuable addition to the high performance literature. Read it -- \u003cb\u003eJames Kerr, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eLegacy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on rich narratives of proven leaders in elite sports like rugby, soccer and NFL, this engaging book steers clear of the jargon and the buzzwords to leave readers with compelling lessons for their own leadership at the end of every chapter. If you want to be a leader or become a better leader, man or woman, in sport or any other sector, this book is for you -- \u003cb\u003eProfessor Andy Hargreaves, Professor Emeritus, Boston College and author of \u003ci\u003eUplifting Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTales from the trenches. Engaging, insightful and above all authentic -- \u003cb\u003eMichael Calvin, award-winning sportswriter and \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA global account of what it takes to lead in elite sport: culture, relationships and resilience -- \u003cb\u003eMike Forde, executive chairman, Sportsology, and former director of football operations, Chelsea FC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis first-hand experience inside the minds of elite sportspeople makes Tom a compelling storyteller and speaker. It is his humility and ability to turn that experience into relevant and applicable learnings to workplace leadership, at all levels, that make him unique -- \u003cb\u003eSimon Potts, CEO, The Alchemist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Making of a Leader\u003c\/i\u003e provides a unique insight into the inner workings of established leaders' minds. Young draws common methods together while also allowing room for distinct individual approaches and opinions to come through . . . Well worth a read to gain useful leadership intel -- \u003cb\u003eRebecca Symes, senior performance psychologist, the FA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe business world can take valuable lessons from top sporting organisations. This book pulls together the experiences of acclaimed sports coaches, and highlights strategies that are applicable across industry -- \u003cb\u003eBarry McNeill, CEO Sportsology and former Group COO of Catapult Sports\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrounded in academic research, \u003ci\u003eThe Making of a Leader \u003c\/i\u003egives an authentic view of leadership, as seen through the eyes of those who do it -- \u003cb\u003eDr Martin Eubank, Liverpool John Moores University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo bring out the best in a player who will always put the team first takes a unique skillset. This book highlights how seven different leaders understand and develop their people to do just that -- \u003cb\u003eAndrew Trimble, CEO of Kairos, and former Ireland and Ulster rugby union player\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI have been part of some special teams and this book gives an honest and authentic account of leadership at the highest level. Young writes with clarity and precision about what it takes to succeed as a leader -- \u003cb\u003eIsa Nacewa, former Leinster Rugby captain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacked full of real-life experiences and strategies, a must-read for anyone who wants to improve their leadership skills -- \u003cb\u003eBlake Wooster, co-founder and CEO, 21st Club and 15th Club\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompelling, relevant and honest. A real account of what it takes to lead in team environments. I enjoyed reflecting on what was a brilliant part of my career at Burnley -- \u003cb\u003eJoey Barton, manager of Fleetwood Town FC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Making of a Leader\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable trove of leadership wisdom. Drawing on interviews with seven coaches at the peak of their profession, it explains not only what a great leader is but how you can make yourself into one * Blinkist *\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48739395993943,"sku":"9781472145079","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781472145079.jpg?v=1720052122","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-making-of-a-leader-9781472145079","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}