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The Archer's Advantage
Ancient Wisdom and Modern Practice for Business Leaders
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Apply the precision and focus of elite archery to transform your leadership effectiveness The Archer's Advantage: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Practice for Business Leaders unites an Olympic gold medallist and worldwide recognised archery coach with a renowned leadership expert. Together, Juan-Carlos Holgado and Michael Watkins translate...
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Apply the precision and focus of elite archery to transform your leadership effectiveness
The Archer's Advantage: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Practice for Business Leaders unites an Olympic gold medallist and worldwide recognised archery coach with a renowned leadership expert. Together, Juan-Carlos Holgado and Michael Watkins translate the discipline, mental focus, and precision of elite archery into practical frameworks that help leaders at every level hit their targets consistently.
Drawing on Holgado's decades developing world-class athletes and coaches, and Watkins's expertise in developing executives, this book reveals how the physical, mental, and emotional disciplines of archery apply directly to leadership challenges. You'll discover how elite archers achieve peak performance under pressure and learn to apply those same principles to inspire teams and drive results.
Readers will also find:
- Proven mental focus techniques used by Olympic athletes, adapted specifically for high-stakes business decisions and leadership moments
- Strategies for developing the emotional discipline required to lead effectively during periods of uncertainty and organizational change
- Practical approaches to precision and consistency that translate athletic excellence principles into measurable leadership improvement
- Insights into the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of peak performance applicable across diverse leadership contexts
Ideal for seasoned executives seeking to elevate their leadership, middle managers aiming to inspire and develop their teams, and aspiring leaders setting their sights on future success, The Archer's Advantage provides archery-inspired principles that translate athletic excellence into business results.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781394415328
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 October 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Audience: General / adult
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Weight: 0g
Pages: 304
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