The Captain Class
The Hidden Force Behind the World’s Greatest Teams
£14.08
- Improved leadership skills by understanding the traits of elite team captains, applicable in both sports and business settings
- Enhanced ability to identify and nurture potential leaders within a team, focusing on character rather than just talent or skill
- Increased team performance through the application of the seven key traits of successful captains
- Better emotional control and resilience in high-pressure situations, leading to more effective decision-making and team stability
"A remarkable book, one that articulates much of what you feel about great teams but have perhaps been afraid to express…"
— David Walsh, The Sunday Times
“The Captain Class” is a ground-breaking exploration of leadership and team success. Sam Walker, founding editor of The Wall Street Journal’s sports section, spent years researching the most dominant teams in sports history. His surprising conclusion: the key to their success wasn’t superstar talent or brilliant coaching, but rather the presence of a specific type of captain.
This book examines the seven core qualities these elite captains possessed, qualities that often ran counter to conventional leadership wisdom. Walker’s insights challenge readers to rethink their assumptions about what makes a great leader and a successful team.
Readers Will Learn:
• The true role of a team captain and why it’s often misunderstood
• How to identify potential leaders with the right qualities to drive team success
• Practical strategies for fostering leadership within a team
• Why emotional control and low-key communication are crucial for leadership
• The importance of leading by example and doing unglamorous work
“The Captain Class” is more than just a sports book. It’s a fresh perspective on leadership that can be applied to any field where teamwork is essential. Walker’s engaging writing style and in-depth research make complex ideas accessible and compelling. This book will change the way you think about leadership and team success, whether you’re a sports enthusiast, a business professional, or simply someone interested in what makes groups excel.
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The book: "The Captain Class" Is perfect for:
- Sports fans and analysts looking for deeper insights into team dynamics
- Business leaders and managers seeking to improve team performance
- Coaches and athletes at all levels
- Anyone interested in leadership and group psychology
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Testimonials
Over the years, many books have promised to reveal the secret of building successful teams. But now Sam Walker has actually gone and done it. An idea-driven, myth-busting gem of a book.
— Dan Coyle, New York Times bestselling author of The Talent Code and The Secret Race
Wonderfully strange and absorbing… Informative, persuasive and great fun for anyone not only with a passing interest in sport but in mankind.
— Keith Duggan, Irish Times
In The Captain Class, Sam Walker gives us important and original insights into the mysterious ingredients of transformative leadership. A stunning mix of research and narrative.
— Susan Cain, No.1 New York Times bestselling author of Quiet
A fascinating new body of research about greatness in a sports team.
— Jeremy Wilson, Daily Telegraph
One of THE sports books that I think will soon be in every manager’s office.
— Matt Williams, Simon Mayo Show, BBC Radio 2
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