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The Captain Class: The Hidden Force That Creates The World'S Greatest Teams,Used
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A Bold New Theory Of Leadership Drawn From Elite Captains Throughout Sportsnamed One Of The Best Business Books Of The Year By Cnbc, The New York Times, Forbes, Strategy+Business, The Globe And Mail, And Sports Illustratedthe Book Taught Me That Theres No Cookiecutter Way To Lead. Leading Is Not Just What Hollywood Tells You. Its Not The Big Pregame Speech. Its How You Carry Yourself Every Day, How You Treat The People Around You, Who You Are As A Person.Mitchell Trubisky, Quarterback, Chicago Bearsthe Sixteen Most Dominant Teams In Sports History Had One Thing In Common: Each Employed The Same Type Of Captaina Singular Leader With An Unconventional Set Of Skills And Tendencies. Drawing On Original Interviews With Athletes, General Managers, Coaches, And Teambuilding Experts, Sam Walker Identifies The Seven Core Qualities Of The Captain Classfrom Extreme Doggedness And Emotional Control To Tactical Aggression And The Courage To Stand Apart. Told Through Riveting Accounts Of Pressuresoaked Moments In Sports History, The Captain Class Will Challenge Your Assumptions Of What Inspired Leadership Looks Like.Praise For The Captain Classwildly Entertaining And Thoughtprovoking . . . Makes You Reexamine Longheld Beliefs About Leadership And The Glue That Binds Winning Teams Together.Theo Epstein, President Of Baseball Operations, Chicago Cubsif You Care About Leadership, Talent Development, Or The Art Of Competition, You Need To Read This Immediately.Daniel Coyle, Author Of The Culture Codethe Insights In This Book Are Tremendous.Bob Myers, General Manager, Golden State Warriorsan Awesome Book . . . I Find Myself Relating A Lot To Its Portrayal Of The Outof Thenorm Leader.Carli Lloyd, Cocaptain, U.S. Soccer Womens National Teama Great Read . . . Sam Walker Used Data And A Systems Approach To Reach Some Original And Unconventional Conclusions About The Kinds Of Leaders That Foster Enduring Success. Most Business And Leadership Books Lapse Into Clichs. This One Is Fresh.Jeff Immelt, Chairman And Former Ceo, General Electrici Cant Tell You How Much I Loved The Captain Class. It Identifies Something Many People Whove Been Around Successful Teams Have Felt But Were Never Able To Articulate. It Has Deeply Affected My Thoughts Around How We Build Our Culture.Derek Falvey, Chief Baseball Officer, Minnesota Twins
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main premise of 'The Captain Class'? A: 'The Captain Class' presents a bold theory of leadership based on the characteristics of elite sports captains who have led their teams to success, highlighting seven core qualities that define effective leadership.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Captain Class'? A: The book is authored by Sam Walker, who draws on extensive interviews with athletes, coaches, and team-building experts to support his insights.
- Q: What are the key qualities of a successful leader according to the book? A: The book identifies seven key qualities of successful leaders, including extreme doggedness, emotional control, tactical aggression, and the courage to stand apart.
- Q: Is 'The Captain Class' suitable for someone interested in business leadership? A: Yes, 'The Captain Class' is highly relevant for those interested in business leadership as it challenges traditional notions and offers fresh insights into effective leadership practices.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Captain Class' have? A: 'The Captain Class' contains 352 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its themes and ideas.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Captain Class' have? A: 'The Captain Class' is available in hardcover binding, which is durable and ideal for long-term use.
- Q: When was 'The Captain Class' published? A: 'The Captain Class' was published on May 16, 2017.
- Q: Are there any notable reviews or endorsements for 'The Captain Class'? A: Yes, the book has received praise from various notable figures, including Theo Epstein and Daniel Coyle, who commend its thought-provoking insights on leadership.
- Q: What is the book's approach to leadership? A: 'The Captain Class' takes a data-driven and systems approach, utilizing original research and interviews to challenge clichés commonly found in leadership literature.
- Q: Can 'The Captain Class' help with team-building strategies? A: Absolutely, the insights offered in 'The Captain Class' can be valuable for developing team-building strategies by understanding the characteristics of effective leaders.