The Art of Captaincy
What Sport Teaches Us About Leadership
What's it about
Ever wonder what separates a good manager from a truly great leader? Discover the secrets to motivating a team, making tough decisions under pressure, and earning unwavering loyalty, all drawn from the high-stakes world of elite sports. Learn from legendary cricket captain Mike Brearley how to master the art of "people management." You'll explore practical strategies for understanding individual personalities, fostering a winning team culture, and turning a group of talented individuals into a unified, unstoppable force.
Meet the author
Widely regarded as one of cricket's greatest-ever captains, Mike Brearley led England to an astonishing 18 victories in 31 Test matches, including the legendary 1981 Ashes series. A Cambridge-educated classicist and qualified psychoanalyst, he brings a unique intellectual and psychological depth to his analysis of leadership. Brearley’s profound understanding of human motivation, honed both on the pitch and in the consulting room, provides the foundation for his seminal work on the art of captaincy and what it teaches us about leading people.
What's it about
Ever wonder what separates a good manager from a truly great leader? Discover the secrets to motivating a team, making tough decisions under pressure, and earning unwavering loyalty, all drawn from the high-stakes world of elite sports. Learn from legendary cricket captain Mike Brearley how to master the art of "people management." You'll explore practical strategies for understanding individual personalities, fostering a winning team culture, and turning a group of talented individuals into a unified, unstoppable force.
Meet the author
Widely regarded as one of cricket's greatest-ever captains, Mike Brearley led England to an astonishing 18 victories in 31 Test matches, including the legendary 1981 Ashes series. A Cambridge-educated classicist and qualified psychoanalyst, he brings a unique intellectual and psychological depth to his analysis of leadership. Brearley’s profound understanding of human motivation, honed both on the pitch and in the consulting room, provides the foundation for his seminal work on the art of captaincy and what it teaches us about leading people.
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