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Elite!: The Secret to Exceptional Leadership and Performance
Whether seeking self-improvement or looking to get the best out of a team of hundreds, this inspirational book offers the only approach that elevates one to that of the elite
Guaranteed to boost productivity, team cohesion, individual motivation, and overall leadership, this book contains Floyd Woodrow's deeply practical, innovative, and highly sought-after teachings. While serving in the military, Woodrow inspired his men in the most demanding of situations and drove his team to the highest levels of success. Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for bravery, he operated at the highest level of the elite. After leaving the military, Woodrow brought the motivational lessons and techniques learned in the world's toughest environments to businesses, governments, sports teams, and police forces around the world. His inspiring approach is united with a detailed understanding of the theories and psychology that underpin cutting-edge motivational training.
'For anyone fascinated by how leadership works and what places the mind can travel to when dealing with pressure, this book answers all of your questions ... A brilliant read.' - Michael Vaughan, former England cricket captain
'I recommend the book highly and would encourage both senior and middle managers to learn the lessons it offers in how to lead and contribute to high-performing leadership teams.' - Emer Timmons, President, BT Global Services UK
'Floyd offers an insightful and inspirational guide to leadership and team building at the highest levels.' --Sean Fitzpatrick, former New Zealand All Blacks captain
'There have been many books attempting to draw parallels between military operations, sports coaching, and business performance. Few manage to draw the parallels and point out the fundamental similarities as well as this.' --Young Company Finance Scotland
Guaranteed to boost productivity, team cohesion, individual motivation, and overall leadership, this book contains Floyd Woodrow's deeply practical, innovative, and highly sought-after teachings. While serving in the military, Woodrow inspired his men in the most demanding of situations and drove his team to the highest levels of success. Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for bravery, he operated at the highest level of the elite. After leaving the military, Woodrow brought the motivational lessons and techniques learned in the world's toughest environments to businesses, governments, sports teams, and police forces around the world. His inspiring approach is united with a detailed understanding of the theories and psychology that underpin cutting-edge motivational training.
'For anyone fascinated by how leadership works and what places the mind can travel to when dealing with pressure, this book answers all of your questions ... A brilliant read.' - Michael Vaughan, former England cricket captain
'I recommend the book highly and would encourage both senior and middle managers to learn the lessons it offers in how to lead and contribute to high-performing leadership teams.' - Emer Timmons, President, BT Global Services UK
'Floyd offers an insightful and inspirational guide to leadership and team building at the highest levels.' --Sean Fitzpatrick, former New Zealand All Blacks captain
'There have been many books attempting to draw parallels between military operations, sports coaching, and business performance. Few manage to draw the parallels and point out the fundamental similarities as well as this.' --Young Company Finance Scotland
- GenresBusiness
256 pages, Paperback
First published October 15, 2012
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About the author
Floyd Woodrow
5 books2 followersFloyd Woodrow MBE DCM is the chairman and CEO of Chrysalis Worldwide, the world's leading values-based performance organisation. He coaches international sporting teams, leading banks and financial institutions, governments, police forces, emergency services and international corporations on all aspects of elite performance and leadership. Together with Simon Acland, he is author of Elite!: The Secret to Exceptional Leadership and Performance (E&T, 2012).
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