THE MAKING OF A LEADER
LESSONS FROM ELITE SPORT
We are fascinated with the makeup of leaders, from polar explorers and politicians to CEOs and sports coaches. What is it about these people that enables them not only to reach the pinnacle of their profession, but to create a culture of sustained success and bring others with them on that journey?
UNIQUE INSIGHT
Performance 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 handle pressure, maintain focus and respond to challenges.
The Making of a Leader 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.
You 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, what makes a leader.
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FEATURING GLOBAL SPORTS LEADERS:
Stuart Lancaster
Current Leinster coach and former Head Coach of the England rugby team
Ashley Giles
Former ECB Director of Cricket and former Sporting Director at Lancashire and Warwickshire
Sean Dyche
Manager of Everton F.C. in the Premier League and former manager of Burnley F.C.
Dan Quinn
Atlanta Falcons Head Coach and Super Bowl winner with the Seattle Seahawks
Michael Maguire
Head Coach of the New Zealand national team, Grand Final winner with South Sydney Rabbitohs and former Head Coach of Wigan Warriors
Roberto Martinez
Head Coach of Portugal and former Head Coach of Belgium, Everton F.C. and Wigan Athletic
Gary Kirsten
Former international batsman for South Africa and World Cup winning coach of the Indian national team
HIGH PERFORMANCE ENVIRONMENTS
The Making of a Leader is a unique, inspiring guide to leadership in high-performance environments, based on interviews and experiences from the cutting edge of elite sport.
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PRAISE FOR ‘THE MAKING OF A LEADER’
“A valuable addition to the high performance literature. Read it!”
JAMES KERR, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LEGACY
“A great insight into how leaders help shape and nurture high performance environments. Full of relevant lessons for any current or aspiring leader.”
HEATHER KNIGHT OBE, CAPTAIN OF THE ENGLAND CRICKET TEAM
“Tales from the trenches. Engaging, insightful and above all authentic.”
MICHAEL CALVIN, SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR
“A global account of what it takes to lead in elite sport: culture, relationships and resilience.”
MIKE FORDE, EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, SPORTSOLOGY GROUP
THE MAKING OF A LEADER – THE LEADERS
PRAISE FOR ‘THE MAKING OF A LEADER’
“Although sporting leaders 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 has worked closely with some of the world’s best in both individual and team sports. In this fascinating book, he shares his rich experience and his keen insights on the science – and the practice – of achieving and sustaining success.”
ADAM GRANT, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND PSYCHOLOGIST
