Winning Mindset: What Sport Can Teach Us About Great Leadership

Professor Damian Hughes, the acclaimed author of "Liquid Thinking" and "How to Think Like Sir Alex Ferguson," shares the five keys principles that separate the best coaches and teams from the rest in his book "The Winning Mindset." These principles include simplicity, tripwires, emotions, practical, and stories. Creating winning environments is about recruiting, developing, and nurturing talent, effectively communicating a shared vision, delivering on expectations, overcoming challenges, handling pressure, and staying focused, which are challenges familiar to leaders in all sectors.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 19 April 2018
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

In his groundbreaking book, "The Winning Mindset," Professor Damian Hughes, the acclaimed author of "Liquid Thinking" and "How to Think Like Sir Alex Ferguson," delves deep into his extensive experience and academic expertise in sport, organization, and change psychology to uncover the ultimate strategies for cultivating a winning mindset in both personal and professional realms. Drawing upon his interactions with top teams in the UK and his close observation of renowned coaches, Hughes distills the five essential principles that distinguish the finest coaches and teams from the rest. These principles are: Simplicity, Tripwires, Emotions, Practicality, and Stories (STEPS).

The role of a sports team leader is a captivating, intricate, and demanding endeavor. Fantasy football leagues may suggest that success is solely about acquiring players and forming a team. However, the reality is far more complex. It revolves around creating winning environments—recruiting, developing, and nurturing talent, effectively communicating a shared vision with a diverse group of individuals, meeting enormous expectations from various stakeholders, overcoming significant challenges, managing pressure, and maintaining focus throughout. These challenges are familiar to leaders across all sectors.

Professor Hughes' book offers a comprehensive guide for individuals seeking to enhance their mindset and achieve success. He shares practical insights and techniques based on his extensive research and real-world experiences. By applying these principles, readers can transform their thinking, develop resilience, and overcome obstacles that hinder their progress. Whether you are an athlete, a business professional, or a leader in any field, "The Winning Mindset" provides valuable tools and strategies to help you achieve your goals and thrive in the competitive world.

Weight: 218g
Dimension: 132 x 198 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509804375