The sixteen most dominant teams in sports history had one thing in common: Each employed the same type of captain—a singular leader with an unconventional set of skills and tendencies. Drawing on original interviews with athletes, general managers, coaches, and team-building experts, Sam Walker identifies the seven core qualities of the Captain Class—from extreme doggedness and emotional control to tactical aggression and the courage to stand apart. Told through riveting accounts of pressure-soaked moments in sports history, The Captain Class will challenge your assumptions of what inspired leadership looks like.
Details of e-book The Captain Class: The Hidden Force That Creates the World's Greatest Teams
- Author(s): Sam Walker
- Title: The Captain Class: The Hidden Force That Creates the World's Greatest Teams
- Rating: 4.6 out of 5 base on 776 reviews
- Publisher: Random House; 1st edition (May 16, 2017)
- ISBN-10: 0812997190
- ISBN-13: 9780812997194
- Language: English
- Print length: 352 pages
- Categories: Health, Fitness & Dieting
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The way this book explored the complexities of human nature and relationships was both profound and relatable. It touched my heart in ways I didn't expect.
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The themes of resilience and hope resonated deeply with me. This book taught me valuable life lessons that I'll carry with me for years to come.
