The Archer's Edge
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The Archer's Edge

Ancient Wisdom and Modern Practice for Business Leaders

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eBook - ePub

The Archer's Edge

Ancient Wisdom and Modern Practice for Business Leaders

About this book

Apply the precision and focus of elite archery to transform your leadership effectiveness

The Archer's Edge: 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.

Information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
2026
Print ISBN
9781394415328
Edition
1
eBook ISBN
9781394415335

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Table of Contents
  3. Praise for The Archer’s Edge
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright
  6. Dedication
  7. AI Disclaimer
  8. Foreword
  9. Introduction: The Archer’s Edge
  10. Chapter One: Developmental Agility: Learning Faster from Every Experience
  11. Chapter Two: Purposeful Practice: Break it Down to Build it Up
  12. Chapter Three: Focus: Directing Attention Where it Matters
  13. Chapter Four: Mental Toughness: Performing When the Stakes are High
  14. Chapter Five: Adaptability: Knowing When and How to Change
  15. Chapter Six: Team Excellence: Making the Whole Greater than the Parts
  16. Chapter Seven: Coaching: Developing others to Develop Themselves
  17. Conclusion: From Understanding to Mastery
  18. Appendix A: A Brief History of Archery
  19. Appendix B: Weekly Practice Planner
  20. Appendix C: Leadership Process Components
  21. Appendix D: Situation Diagnostic Framework
  22. Appendix E: Your 90-day Capability Development Plan
  23. Notes
  24. Acknowledgments
  25. About the Authors
  26. Index
  27. End User License Agreement

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