Elite! : the secret to exceptional leadership and performance

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Whether seeking self-improvement or looking to get the best out of a team of hundreds, this inspirational book offers the only approach that elevates one to that of the elite

Guaranteed to boost productivity, team cohesion, individual motivation, and overall leadership, this book contains Floyd Woodrow's deeply practical, innovative, and highly sought-after teachings. While serving in the military, Woodrow inspired his men in the most demanding of situations and drove his team to the highest levels of success. Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for bravery, he operated at the highest level of the elite. After leaving the military, Woodrow brought the motivational lessons and techniques learned in the world's toughest environments to businesses, governments, sports teams, and police forces around the world.  His inspiring approach is united with a detailed understanding of the theories and psychology that underpin cutting-edge motivational training.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Introduction: Floyd Woodrow and why you should read this book (p. 1)
• Chapter 1 The magnificent workings of the human brain (p. 5)
• Chapter 2 Personality types (p. 25)
• Chapter 3 The North Star: understanding your own priorities, aims and objectives (p. 51)
• Chapter 4 Communication and negotiation (p. 73)
• Chapter 5 Training yourself: getting into the flow (p. 107)
• Chapter 6 You as part of a team (p. 139)
• Chapter 7 You as a team leader (p. 161)
• Chapter 8 You as an organisational leader (p. 197)
• Chapter 9 Conclusions (p. 217)
• Appendix I Personality profiling questionnaires available online (p. 223)
• Appendix II The British Army's Principles of War (p. 224)
• Appendix III Further reading (p. 226)