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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Ball games > Golf
Eye-opening contributions from the stars of game make this a
powerful, groundbreaking investigation into the mind of the
professional golfer. The perfect gift for Father's Day. *
SHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS * Professional
golf is the most remorseless of sports, unique in the complexity of
its demands. Technical perfection must be produced in short,
concentrated bursts of synchronised movement. Huge mental strength
is required. Why, then, do we know so little about what it takes to
succeed - even survive - at the highest level? What separates the
good from the great? What are the rituals of preparation and
execution? How does an elite team come together? In a truly
groundbreaking expose of professional golf, Michael Calvin and
Thomas Bjorn - captain of the 2018 European Ryder Cup Team -
capture the distinctive nature of the game, and the principles and
philosophies of players who dominate the world rankings. With
unprecedented access to the European Tour players, and in-depth
interviews with the European Ryder Cup team, Calvin reveals a sport
which operates entirely within the finest margins of excellence.
"Assuming you're not Tiger Woods or Annika Sorenstam, chances are
your golf-playing (or watching) time is interrupted on a regular
basis by the demands of your work. But the approach you use on the
links translates surprisingly well to the office and the boardroom.
"Golf and the Game of Leadership" shows how qualities like focus,
consistency, confidence, and ""playing by the rules"" all apply to
the way you perform in the professional realm. Don McHugh, whose
management experience is matched only by his passion for golf,
leads you through 18 ""holes,"" including: #1. You've Gotta Love
the Game: be passionate about your leadership role #5. Visioning:
from dreaming to achieving, lay out a future for yourself in the
game of leadership #6. Posture, Grip, Alignment (PGA): the backbone
of a solid game, excellence in fundamental skills is the key to
sustaining success #11. Feedback: a golfer can tell a slice from a
clean shot. Honest, timely feedback is the equivalent in business.
#13. Responsibility: play your own ball and require that others do
the same #18. It's Up to You: leadership is an individual game.
Don't just talk a good game -- play a good game At the ""19th
hole,"" you'll complete your ""basic round chart"" based on the key
concept from each of the 18 holes, and score yourself for each.
(And don't forget to celebrate ) Whether you're new to the game of
leadership or already a ""top hitter,"" this book will help you hit
straight and true -- every round."
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