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True inspiration from a true inspiration "…vibrant and instructional ... fresh, original and devoid of the usual sound bites and transatlantic psychobabble of many books of this genre..."—The Independent on SundayIt's not always easy to embrace life, to get up and go, to follow your dreams and make things happen… imagine how much more difficult it must be to achieve your dreams after suffering from cancer as a teenager and losing your leg. But that's exactly what Marc Woods did. Marc overcame his challenges and went on to become a four times Paralympic Gold medalist. It's that determination and dedication that Marc shares with us in this powerful book. His inspiring story is the motivation we all need to start being the best we can be. This fully updated Second Edition includes a new chapter on Resilience."Personal Best is a truly inspirational book, written with great honesty, compassion and humility. Marc's ability to overcome adversity and triumph in so many diverse areas is an example to us all."—Sarah, The Duchess of York"Marc has a remarkable story and is an absolute inspiration."—Roger DaltreyPersonal Best will help you to: Set specific, measurable and achievable goalsLearn to forge supportive teams and communicate with those around youFind role models and follow their exampleLearn to ignore other people's prejudices and not let them hold you backDeal with change—both change that you chose and change that you don'tManage stress both at home and at workMarc Woods is a five-time Paralympian. He has won 12 Paralympic medals as well as 21 other medals from championships around the world. He was a member of the British Olympic Athletes Commission and a founding member of the British Athletes Council. He works extensively with individuals, teams and global businesses, encouraging them to develop best practice within their given areas of interest. Approximately 25,000 people each year watch him deliver his motivational presentations.

True inspiration from a true inspiration

"…vibrant and instructional ... fresh, original and devoid of the usual sound bites and transatlantic psychobabble of many books of this genre..." —The Independent on Sunday

It''s not always easy to embrace life, to get up and go, to follow your dreams and make things happen… imagine how much more difficult it must be to achieve your dreams after suffering from cancer as a teenager and losing your leg. But that''s exactly what Marc Woods did. Marc overcame his challenges and went on to become a four times Paralympic Gold medalist. It''s that determination and dedication that Marc shares with us in this powerful book. His inspiring story is the motivation we all need to start being the best we can be. This fully updated Second Edition includes a new chapter on Resilience.

"Personal Best is a truly inspirational book, written with great honesty, compassion and humility. Marc''s ability to overcome adversity and triumph in so many diverse areas is an example to us all." —Sarah, The Duchess of York

"Marc has a remarkable story and is an absolute inspiration." —Roger Daltrey

Personal Best will help you to:

Set specific, measurable and achievable goals Learn to forge supportive teams and communicate with those around you Find role models and follow their example Learn to ignore other people''s prejudices and not let them hold you back Deal with change—both change that you chose and change that you don''t Manage stress both at home and at work

Marc Woods is a five-time Paralympian. He has won 12 Paralympic medals as well as 21 other medals from championships around the world. He was a member of the British Olympic Athletes Commission and a founding member of the British Athletes Council. He works extensively with individuals, teams and global businesses, encouraging them to develop best practice within their given areas of interest. Approximately 25,000 people each year watch him deliver his motivational presentations.

True inspiration from a true inspiration

"…vibrant and instructional ... fresh, original and devoid of the usual sound bites and transatlantic psychobabble of many books of this genre..." —The Independent on Sunday

It''s not always easy to embrace life, to get up and go, to follow your dreams and make things happen… imagine how much more difficult it must be to achieve your dreams after suffering from cancer as a teenager and losing your leg. But that''s exactly what Marc Woods did. Marc overcame his challenges and went on to become a four times Paralympic Gold medalist. It''s that determination and dedication that Marc shares with us in this powerful book. His inspiring story is the motivation we all need to start being the best we can be. This fully updated Second Edition includes a new chapter on Resilience.

"Personal Best is a truly inspirational book, written with great honesty, compassion and humility. Marc''s ability to overcome adversity and triumph in so many diverse areas is an example to us all." —Sarah, The Duchess of York

"Marc has a remarkable story and is an absolute inspiration." —Roger Daltrey

Personal Best will help you to:

Set specific, measurable and achievable goals Learn to forge supportive teams and communicate with those around you Find role models and follow their example Learn to ignore other people''s prejudices and not let them hold you back Deal with change—both change that you chose and change that you don''t Manage stress both at home and at work

Marc Woods is a five-time Paralympian. He has won 12 Paralympic medals as well as 21 other medals from championships around the world. He was a member of the British Olympic Athletes Commission and a founding member of the British Athletes Council. He works extensively with individuals, teams and global businesses, encouraging them to develop best practice within their given areas of interest. Approximately 25,000 people each year watch him deliver his motivational presentations.

Why some team members go the extra mile while others don't--and how to get more out of everyone Business leaders know that some members of their teams go above and beyond while others get by doing the bare minimum. The question on everyone's lips is how to turn every member of your organization into a top performer. Beyond the Call uses case studies, the real-world stories of real managers, and groundbreaking research from NYU's Stern School of Business, to answer important questions about performance and offer real solutions for building high-performing organizations and teams. This book will show you how to coax every member of you team to do more, leaving behind mediocrity for excellence. 'Beyond the Call addresses a topic that goes to the very heart of what makes organisations successful in the 21st Century...this book provides a useful framework to help managers understand more about the discretionary effort.  Beyond the Call outlined discretionary effort principles that all managers should benefit from adopting'Jonathan Emms, Head of Primary Care, Country Lead, Pfizer UK

Why some team members go the extra mile while others don''t--and how to get more out of everyone

Business leaders know that some members of their teams go above and beyond while others get by doing the bare minimum. The question on everyone''s lips is how to turn every member of your organization into a top performer. Beyond the Call uses case studies, the real-world stories of real managers, and groundbreaking research from NYU''s Stern School of Business, to answer important questions about performance and offer real solutions for building high-performing organizations and teams. This book will show you how to coax every member of you team to do more, leaving behind mediocrity for excellence. ''Beyond the Call addresses a topic that goes to the very heart of what makes organisations successful in the 21st Century...this book provides a useful framework to help managers understand more about the discretionary effort.  Beyond the Call outlined discretionary effort principles that all managers should benefit from adopting'' Jonathan Emms, Head of Primary Care, Country Lead, Pfizer UK

Why some team members go the extra mile while others don''t--and how to get more out of everyone

Business leaders know that some members of their teams go above and beyond while others get by doing the bare minimum. The question on everyone''s lips is how to turn every member of your organization into a top performer. Beyond the Call uses case studies, the real-world stories of real managers, and groundbreaking research from NYU''s Stern School of Business, to answer important questions about performance and offer real solutions for building high-performing organizations and teams. This book will show you how to coax every member of you team to do more, leaving behind mediocrity for excellence. ''Beyond the Call addresses a topic that goes to the very heart of what makes organisations successful in the 21st Century...this book provides a useful framework to help managers understand more about the discretionary effort.  Beyond the Call outlined discretionary effort principles that all managers should benefit from adopting'' Jonathan Emms, Head of Primary Care, Country Lead, Pfizer UK

Inclusion Unlocked is the definitive guide for business leaders to unlock the power of diversity and enable inclusion to flourish in their organisations In Inclusion Unlocked a team of accomplished leadership experts deliver an insightful set of solutions to the obstacles that block progress and prevent leaders from delivering on the diversity results their employees, customers and investors demand. Written by authors whose core areas of expertise are inclusion and diversity, this book will provide an Inclusive Leader Scorecard model, access to an online diagnostic tool, and proven strategies that enable greater belonging. As well as this, Inclusion Unlocked provides first-hand accounts of how well-known CEOs, Chief People Officers and Chief Diversity Officers have accelerated progress in their diversity initiatives, and the pitfalls they have learnt to avoid. The authors explain how business leaders can act as a driving force for change if they use the right mindset and tools. You’ll also discover: How to understand the relevance of inclusive leadership to impressive business growthHow to identify the key levers for change and progress by cutting through the complexityStrategies that enable greater belonging, psychological safety, and innovationAn indispensable resource for business leaders, HR and DEI practitioners who want a practical and easy to follow guide for advancement in diversity initiatives. Inclusion Unlocked is the inclusion toolkit needed to make significant progress.

Inclusion Unlocked is the definitive guide for business leaders to unlock the power of diversity and enable inclusion to flourish in their organisations

In Inclusion Unlocked a team of accomplished leadership experts deliver an insightful set of solutions to the obstacles that block progress and prevent leaders from delivering on the diversity results their employees, customers and investors demand. Written by authors whose core areas of expertise are inclusion and diversity, this book will provide an Inclusive Leader Scorecard model, access to an online diagnostic tool, and proven strategies that enable greater belonging. As well as this, Inclusion Unlocked provides first-hand accounts of how well-known CEOs, Chief People Officers and Chief Diversity Officers have accelerated progress in their diversity initiatives, and the pitfalls they have learnt to avoid.

The authors explain how business leaders can act as a driving force for change if they use the right mindset and tools. You’ll also discover:

How to understand the relevance of inclusive leadership to impressive business growth How to identify the key levers for change and progress by cutting through the complexity Strategies that enable greater belonging, psychological safety, and innovation

An indispensable resource for business leaders, HR and DEI practitioners who want a practical and easy to follow guide for advancement in diversity initiatives. Inclusion Unlocked is the inclusion toolkit needed to make significant progress.

Inclusion Unlocked is the definitive guide for business leaders to unlock the power of diversity and enable inclusion to flourish in their organisations

In Inclusion Unlocked a team of accomplished leadership experts deliver an insightful set of solutions to the obstacles that block progress and prevent leaders from delivering on the diversity results their employees, customers and investors demand. Written by authors whose core areas of expertise are inclusion and diversity, this book will provide an Inclusive Leader Scorecard model, access to an online diagnostic tool, and proven strategies that enable greater belonging. As well as this, Inclusion Unlocked provides first-hand accounts of how well-known CEOs, Chief People Officers and Chief Diversity Officers have accelerated progress in their diversity initiatives, and the pitfalls they have learnt to avoid.

The authors explain how business leaders can act as a driving force for change if they use the right mindset and tools. You’ll also discover:

How to understand the relevance of inclusive leadership to impressive business growth How to identify the key levers for change and progress by cutting through the complexity Strategies that enable greater belonging, psychological safety, and innovation

An indispensable resource for business leaders, HR and DEI practitioners who want a practical and easy to follow guide for advancement in diversity initiatives. Inclusion Unlocked is the inclusion toolkit needed to make significant progress.

A complete model to create and manage high-performance teams within any organisation or industryBest Teams: Creating and maintaining high-performing teams presents a unique model to create high-performing teams. This model is centred around three deeply intertwined elements. Empowered people, where each team member has a strong work ethic, is given autonomy, has integrity and a growth mindset. Defined processes, which ensure that high-quality communication, goal setting, accountability, and recognition is consistently delivered throughout the organisation. Supportive cultures, which prioritise cultivating a culture of resilience, psychological safety, inclusion, and a One Team Ethos.Working on these attributes individually and collectively will help create high-performing teams within your organisation.After exploring the basics of the model and the underlying theory behind it, this book takes a deep dive into: Real-world examples of individuals and companies that have nailed each part of the modelIn-depth interviews with leaders from world-class organisations—including elite sports teams like Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™, global businesses, and pioneering startupsExercises and tools you can work on as an individual and collectively to develop tangible skillsThe real effects of high-performing teams: 21% more profitability, 17% higher productivity and a 41% decrease in absenteeism Best Teams: Creating and maintaining high-performing teams is a thought-provoking and highly practical guide to success for team leaders and members in organisations of all sizes seeking to bring their best to work and help their teams achieve optimal productivity, profitability, and wellbeing. If you're building a team that wants to do more than just perform—if you want to thrive—this book is for you.

A complete model to create and manage high-performance teams within any organisation or industry Best Teams: Creating and maintaining high-performing teams presents a unique model to create high-performing teams. This model is centred around three deeply intertwined elements. Empowered people, where each team member has a strong work ethic, is given autonomy, has integrity and a growth mindset. Defined processes, which ensure that high-quality communication, goal setting, accountability, and recognition is consistently delivered throughout the organisation. Supportive cultures, which prioritise cultivating a culture of resilience, psychological safety, inclusion, and a One Team Ethos. Working on these attributes individually and collectively will help create high-performing teams within your organisation. After exploring the basics of the model and the underlying theory behind it, this book takes a deep dive into: Real-world examples of individuals and companies that have nailed each part of the model In-depth interviews with leaders from world-class organisations including elite sports teams like Aston Martin Aramco Formula One , global businesses, and pioneering startups Exercises and tools you can work on as an individual and collectively to develop tangible skills The real effects of high-performing teams: 21% more profitability, 17% higher productivity and a 41% decrease in absenteeism Best Teams: Creating and maintaining high-performing teams is a thought-provoking and highly practical guide to success for team leaders and members in organisations of all sizes seeking to bring their best to work and help their teams achieve optimal productivity, profitability, and wellbeing. If you're building a team that wants to do more than just perform if you want to thrive this book is for you.