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Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us about the Business of Life
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| Publisher | Constable (7 Nov. 2013) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 224 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9781472103536 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1472103536 |
| Dimensions | 13.34 x 1.91 x 21.59 cm |
by Kyle
Whether you buy this for work or for personal life targets, it’s a real game-changer.
Not too big, can be read in a day or week depending on your reading speed
by Amazon Customer
This is a brilliant read. Its easy to pick up and read and then dip back into. Management models and practices are included though for me it was the All Blacks as a team that drew me to the book. It gives wonderful insight to a team that has been and continues to be at the top of the sport. It also offers so much more on the country the team is grounded in and the heritage of the team. At times this is not just about sport, more about embodied leadership or purpose and masterful action. I have already shared some of the thoughts and practices this team have applied with many clients. How many corporate teams live by ‘sweeping the shed’ ? I think Jim Collins might well have included some practice in his brilliant book ‘Good to Great’ to remind leaders and their teams to find ways not only to talk about humility, but put it into practice. So many things stood out for me though perhaps most was how different a sports team is to a corporate team. Not everyone in a corporate environment has chosen to be the best they can be, or set out to be role models for the youth of the country and yet the essence of the messages from the All Blacks and James Kerr’s attentiveness to capturing the experiences makes this a great book. If you buy it on kindle you miss out on the physically picking up the book. It even has a quality feel to the cover.
by Michael Pieri
This book was recommended to me when I was on a football coaching course. The tutor used it as an example to stress the importance of the collective mentality needed to succeed at the highest level and how the development of a culture that has been cultivated over time is deep rooted in success. It is a fascinating read and one from a coaching perspective encapsulates what top level sporting success looks like – it is more than just about talented individual parts and the All Blacks owe their success to a far greater appreciation and application of what team work, ethics, morals and the collective desire requires. Interviews and quotes throughout the book help hugely paint the picture with the overriding message being that passing these superstars of the game know they have a limited time wearing the iconic all black shirt and that what went before and comes after is their responsibility. A truly incredible mindset and beautifully captured by the author. A powrful book that is highly recommended. There are lessons here beyond sport too…
by John Blakey – Author ‘The Trusted Executive’
I was initially disappointed with Legacy because I think it was not what I expected. I expected an immersion in the world of the All Blacks rugby from an insider perspective. I quickly realised this is a voyeur’s perspective. It is the outside perspective of some who is passionate about leadership and uses the All Blacks as one of his case studies. So I felt just a little conned by the book’s title and its good cover. Having said that, James Kerr is a great writer and knows his stuff on leadership so I found the book got better and better with each chapter. I took some good learning from it and it is an enjoyable read.
by K Aulakh
Could not put down
by Chappy
The All Blacks’ history of excellence speaks for itself and is undeniable – this book delves into what makes them who they are and you don’t have to be a rugby fan to take something away from it. The rules outlined in this book can (and should) be applied to your own life to ensure you reach your full potential and contribute something to the world.
by R Jones
Enjoyed the concepts & methods shared
by Chris
I had heard this book mentioned several times, so I was keen to read it. Maybe I’m a victim of having high expectations but I was underwhelmed.
The author has found 15 ideas that the success of the all blacks can be attributed to. They’re interesting to read, but they’re somewhat strung out into a chapter each. The format of each chapter is taking one of the principles, embellishing it with a few extra rugby stories, then more general quotes, then a story or two from the business world. I felt the book is trying to do too many things and I found myself Akim reading the last 4 chapters and not feeling like I was missing anything.
It’s an ok read, but perhaps not the heavyweight I’d hoped for.