{"title":"Sam Walker","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the world of insightful business strategies with books by \u003cem\u003eSam Walker\u003c\/em\u003e, an esteemed author known for his transformative insights into leadership and team dynamics. Sam has made a significant impact in the field of Business \u0026amp; Entrepreneurship with his compelling analyses and captivating storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his standout works, \u003cem\u003eThe Captain Class\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the secrets of leadership within the elite sports teams, revealing core principles that transcend sports to apply in the business arena. Walker’s engaging writing makes complex ideas accessible, providing readers with practical takeaways to enhance their own leadership skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business leader, exploring Sam Walker's collection will equip you with the knowledge to build stronger teams and make informed decisions. His books are not just about theories; they are actionable guides that can transform how you approach leadership in any organisational setting.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-captain-class-by-sam-walker-9780670078493","title":"The Captain Class","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe secret to winning is not what you think it is. It's not the coach. It's not the star. It's not chemistry. It's not a strategy. It's something else entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral years ago, Sam Walker set out to answer one of the most hotly debated questions in sports: What are the greatest teams of all time? He devised a formula, then applied it to thousands of teams from leagues all over the world, from the English Premier League to the AFL to Olympic field hockey. When he was done, he had a list of the sixteen most dominant teams ever, period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt that point, he became obsessed with another, more complicated question: What did these freak teams have in common? As Walker dug more deeply, a pattern emerged. Each team had the same type of captain—a singular leader who drove it to sustained, historic periods of greatness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFuelled by a lifetime of sports spectating, twenty years of reporting, and a decade of painstaking research, \u003cem\u003eThe Captain Class\u003c\/em\u003e tells the surprising story of what makes teams exceptional. Drawing on original interviews with athletes from two dozen countries, as well as general managers, coaches, executives, and others skilled at building teams, Walker identifies the seven core qualities of this Captain Class—from doggedness and the knack for nonverbal communication to aggression and the courage to speak truth to power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTold through riveting accounts of some of the most pressure-soaked moments in sports history—from Bill Russell's legendary 'Coleman Play' in the 1957 NBA Finals to Rechelle Hawkes's extraordinary resilience in the Hockeyroos' 2000 Olympic victory—\u003cem\u003eThe Captain Class\u003c\/em\u003e doesn't just bring these events to life; it presents a fresh, counterintuitive take on leadership that can be applied to a wide spectrum of competitive disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sixteen leaders who make up the Captain Class were never the most skilled, nor were they paragons of sportsmanship. They were often role players, allergic to the spotlight, and famously inarticulate. In short, they will challenge your assumptions of what inspired leadership looks like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A fascinating sports study with much wider-reaching application, featuring page-turning tales of personal triumph and cogent analysis'\u003c\/em\u003e - Kirkus (starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Written for serious sports fans in lively language that also speaks to aspiring athletes and business professionals, this book offers a compelling argument for the value of inspired leadership.'\u003c\/em\u003e - Publishers' Weekly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46337670906092,"sku":"9780670078493","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15458393482426.jpg?v=1743712643"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/sam-walker.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}