{"product_id":"book-f4iu","title":"The Habit of Excellence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrought to you by Penguin.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe official British Army book on what makes its leadership so successful, and how to become a better leader yourself - whatever your field.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe British Army stands or falls on the quality of its leadership. The stakes couldn't be higher. In \u003ci\u003eThe Habit of Excellence\u003c\/i\u003e, Lieutenant Colonel Langley Sharp MBE - head of the Centre for Army Leadership, part of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst - distils over three centuries of the Army's experience in the art, science and practice of leadership.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExploring questions that are fundamental to leadership in any area of life - how to build trust and cohesion, achieve a balance between control and delegation, and deliver results in the face of adversity - the book draws on Lt Col Sharp's own experience and the latest research in military history, business, sociology, psychology and behavioural science. We see that leadership is not about the heroic exception, but the habitual practice of doing what is right, difficult and necessary every single day to build a team, look after the people in it and work towards the next objective.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the first time one of the world's most revered institutions has given an inside and institutional view on what makes its leadership so effective. Going far beyond the latest leadership fads, \u003ci\u003eThe Habit of Excellence\u003c\/i\u003e is for any leader committed to maximising the effectiveness of their teams and unlocking the potential of their people - and themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eAn extraordinary read for any leader\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e. Truly brilliant\u003c\/b\u003e' General Stanley McChrystal, author of \u003ci\u003eTeam of Teams\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eOffers proven tools and strategies ... This excellent book challenges popular assumptions about British Army leadership, revealing what makes it the \"gold standard\"\u003c\/b\u003e' Matthew Syed, author of \u003ci\u003eRebel Ideas\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'If you want to become a better leader, read this book'\u003c\/b\u003e Eddie Jones, England rugby union coach\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eValuable in any walk of life\u003c\/b\u003e' General Sir Mike Jackson, former Chief of the General Staff\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eThis very readable book uncovers the skills and qualities that have made Sandhurst a byword for effective leadership. I could not recommend this exceptional book more\u003c\/b\u003e' General The Lord David Richards, former Chief of the Defence Staff\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eterrific\u003c\/i\u003e book - one that is full of insights and lessons that will be of enormous value to leaders in all fields!\u003c\/b\u003e' General David Petraeus, former Director of the CIA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e© Lt Col Langley Sharp 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin UK","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49364640399664,"sku":"BDf4iu","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/275060-f4iu-Square.jpg?v=1734529618","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-f4iu","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}