World Class, Ben Fennell
World Class, Ben Fennell
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World Class
How to Lead, Learn and Grow like a Champion

Author: Ben Fennell, Will Greenwood

Narrator: Matthew Spencer

Unabridged: 7 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Virgin Digital

Published: 09/02/2021


Synopsis

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What gives the world's best leaders the edge?

Will Greenwood is best-known for being an integral part of the 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning team. Ben Fennell has spent over 16 years helping the world's biggest businesses and brands grow. Together, they have established that world-class performance - in both business and sport - requires a fresh approach, and a new set of behaviours.

Having spoken to inspirational leaders across all areas of business and sport, including Michael Johnson, Tanni Grey-Thompson, Rio Ferdinand, Dame Carolyn McCall, Dave Lewis and Sir Clive Woodward, the authors have identified the key characteristics of world-class performance. These guiding principles of celebrating difference, forging togetherness and accelerating growth constitute a new framework for modern leadership.

Packed with insightful personal stories, and often painfully learnt lessons, Will and Ben offer a new playbook for world-class leadership, learning and growth.

© Ben Fennell, Will Greenwood 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Reviews

Goodreads review by Richard on February 05, 2022

After being gifted this book at a work conference where I had a chance to meet one of the authors Will Greenwood (who unfortunately needed to leave before I got a chance to talk rugby with him), I thought I’d give it a read. I was pleasantly surprised with the way the sports narratives the are presen......more

Goodreads review by Tim on March 07, 2024

"World Class: How to Lead, Learn and Grow like a Champion" by Ben Fennell and Will Greenwood offers a compelling blend of leadership insights drawn from the worlds of business and sports. With Fennell's extensive experience as a CEO and Greenwood's background as a professional rugby player, the auth......more

Goodreads review by Adam on June 17, 2022

In a sentence: An easy read that weaves leadership theories with anecdotes from a range of sports people and marketing executives. In a paragraph: A good introduction to, or recap of, self-leadership and decision-making. As a sports fan, I enjoyed the range of stories from different athletes about m......more

Goodreads review by Racer_rajesh on July 25, 2022

Wonderful book, I liked the theme - difference, together and growth. Adding real life experience from the world champion gives the extra edge.......more


Quotes

It's incredible to see how modern leadership mantras - high ambition, fused diversity, constant learning - have been at the centre of the highest performing sports teams for decades. Beautifully synthesised by Will and Ben, these lessons from the very best are gold for anyone who shares their belief that 'nothing beats winning together'. Alan Jope, CEO of Unilever

This is not just a great sports book, or a great business book, it's a great book about sport and business. I've known Will and Ben for a long time and they are two of the sharpest minds around. This is an essential read for anyone who wants to lead and win. Sir Clive Woodward

Completely fascinating Chris Evans