“THE SEVEN TRAITS OF ELITE CAPTAINS 1. Extreme doggedness and focus in competition. 2. Aggressive play that tests the limits of the rules. 3. A willingness to do thankless jobs in the shadows. 4. A low-key, practical, and democratic communication style. 5. Motivates others with passionate nonverbal displays. 6. Strong convictions and the courage to stand apart. 7. Ironclad emotional control.”
― The Captain Class: A New Theory of Leadership
― The Captain Class: A New Theory of Leadership
“the most crucial ingredient in a team that achieves and sustains historic greatness is the character of the player who leads it.”
― The Captain Class: A New Theory of Leadership
― The Captain Class: A New Theory of Leadership
“Just when you think it can't get any worse, it can. And just when you think it can't get any better, it can.”
― At First Sight
― At First Sight
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