Legacy - by James Kerr (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Champions do extra.
They sweep the sheds.
They follow the spearhead.
They keep a blue head.
They are good ancestors.

In Legacy, best-selling author James Kerr goes deep into the heart of the world's most successful sporting team, the legendary All Blacks of New Zealand, to reveal 15 powerful and practical lessons for leadership and business.

Legacy is a unique, inspiring handbook for leaders in all fields, and asks: What are the secrets of success - sustained success? How do you achieve world-class standards, day after day, week after week, year after year? How do you handle pressure? How do you train to win at the highest level? What do you leave behind you after you're gone?

What will be your legacy?

From the Back Cover

When you're on top of your game, how do you change your game?

In the best-selling Legacy, author James Kerr goes deep into the heart of the world's most successful sporting team, the legendary All Blacks of New Zealand, to reveal 15 powerful and practical lessons for leadership.

Legacy is a unique, inspiring handbook for leaders in all fields and asks: What are the secrets of sustained success? How do you turn vision into action? How do you achieve world-class standards, day after day, week after week, year after year? How do you handle pressure? How do you train to win at the highest level? How do you turn purpose into practice? What do you leave behind you after you're gone?

WHAT WILL BE YOUR LEGACY?

'Beautifully written, wonderfully observed, true to the bone. This book is both intelligent and insightful: the perfect 'how-to' manual for effective leadership. Read it'
Anton Oliver, former All Blacks captain.

'Very insightful ... I recommend it to all involved in developing high performing teams in sport or business'
Stuart Lancaster, England Rugby Coach

'Fascinating insights ... remarkable'
DailyTelegraph

'Superb'
Irish Independent

Review Quotes

Beautifully written, wonderfully observed, true to the bone. This book is both intelligent and insightful: the perfect 'how-to' manual for effective leadership. Read it.--Anton Oliver, former All Blacks captain

If you read only one leadership book in your life, make it this one. Brilliant.--Kevin Roberts, CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi

About the Author

James Kerr is a best-selling author, award winning creative director and brand consultant and advises leading companies - and the leaders of those companies - on brand, identity, advertising, internal communications and transformational culture change. He is the bestselling author of The Alphabet of the Human Heart and a former captain of the Waihi School 'Under Six Stone' rugby team.