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I am someone that enjoys sport, so found this an interesting and engaging read, i also liked the fact that the author referenced different authors and viewpoints to. James m kerr the all blacks are the worlds most successful sporting outfit, undefeated in over 75 per cent of their international matches over the last 100 years. For each of us it is our moment, our time, our chance to shine. Legacy dives deep to uncover what is needed in developing an extraordinary highperformance culture and how to maintain it over time. Legacy james kerr talks to me about lessons in life learnt. It is a book about leading a team or an organisation but, more importantly, about leading a life. Legacy is a unique, inspiring handbook for leaders in all fields and asks. The all blacks are the worlds most successful sporting outfit, undefeated in over 75% of their. Legacy what the all blacks can teach us about the business of life james kerr 2. In a video about legacy, author james kerr discusses his own insights into the all black culture.
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James m kerr legacy is a unique, inspiring handbook for leaders in all fields and asks. It blends a historical, anthropological and businessorientated study of the new zealand rugby union team in a succinct, energetic and compelling fashion. What the all blacks can teach us about the business of life. The legacy of the 2021 rugby league world cup is the longterm impact of the 2021 festival of world cups on communities involved in any way with any of the different rugby league tournaments held in england in 2021 launching the legacy projects overall named inspirationall in october 2018 the chairman of the world cup organising committee, jon. The all blacks guide to being successful off the field. Legacy sports mp3 cd audiobook, mp3 audio, unabridged.
This book was recommended to me by a fellow ceo, particularly in light of the agreement the all blacks made with themselves that nobody else cleans up after them as a team. This book is featured in our business books for excellence page, a collection of the best books to help you work, communicate and manage better. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. James kerrs bestseller legacy does a deep analysis of the all. The legendary rugby team, the all blacks, can teach us many lessons for success on and off the pitch.
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