#411 - Eddie Jones - Lessons In Elite Leadership

Cal Newport

The book that I read, I think it's called, I read and got a lot out of it, was a book called Deep Work by Cal Newport, which is about understanding w…

Steven Kotler

It's a primer on peak performance.

Bill Walsh

One was from Pat. Riley, the L.A. Lakers winner within. And the other one was Bill Walsh from the San Francisco 49ers, which I think is called Winnin…

Guest: Eddie Jones

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Eddie Jones is the Head Coach of England Rugby Union Team. Eddie has played for Australia and coached the South Africa, Australia, Japan and England national teams. And after decades at the peak of elite sport, he's picked up a tip or two about how to lead a team and deal with setbacks. Expect to learn the 5 values that every leader needs to have, Eddie's non-negotiables for making him the best leader he can be, why he bought a samurai sword to attack some fruit with, his tips on how to make a good first impression, how to deal with pressure, how he copes with media scrutiny and much more... Extra Stuff: Buy Leadership - https://amzn.to/3Dx6HAo Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

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Steven Kotler

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Bill Walsh

The host mentions 'Winning Edge' by Bill Walsh as a significant influence during his development as a coach. He belie…

Pin Code

Nashada Solhem

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Winner Within

Pat Riley

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Eddie Jones

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A World Without Email

Cal Newport

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Cal Newport

Best for aspiring leaders and coachesOften cited around leadership routines and habits

“The book that I read, I think it's called, I read and got a lot out of it, was a book called Deep Work by Cal Newport, which is about understanding when your most profitable periods of the day are.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: leadership routines and habits

For: aspiring leaders and coaches

Key quote: “The book that I read, I think it's called, I read and got a lot out of it, was a book called Deep Work by Cal Newport, which is about understanding when your most profitable periods of the day are.”

The host mentioned 'Deep Work' by Cal Newport to emphasize the importance of having a structured routine for effective leadership. The book provides insights on maximizing productivity by identifying peak work periods and minimizing distractions.

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Steven Kotler

Best for aspiring leaders and coachesOften cited around peak performance strategies

“It's a book by Steven Kotler called The Art of Impossible. He looks at the biological prerequisites that cause a human to be in a flow state.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: peak performance strategies

For: aspiring leaders and coaches

Key quote: “It's a primer on peak performance.”

The host mentions 'The Art of Impossible' by Steven Kotler to highlight the biological aspects of achieving flow states, contrasting it with psychological perspectives. This book is recommended for its insights into optimizing performance and aligning daily routines with peak performance principles.

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Bill Walsh

Best for young aspiring coachesOften cited around leadership in coaching

“Eddie Jones refers to Bill Walsh's book 'Winning Edge' as one of the influential books during his coaching development.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: leadership in coaching

For: young aspiring coaches

Key quote: “One was from Pat. Riley, the L.A. Lakers winner within. And the other one was Bill Walsh from the San Francisco 49ers, which I think is called Winning Edge.”

The host mentions 'Winning Edge' by Bill Walsh as a significant influence during his development as a coach. He believes that sharing insights from his own career could assist young coaches in navigating the complexities of leadership.

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Pin Code

Nashada Solhem

Best for Coaches and sports professionalsOften cited around communication in sports teams

“She's written a book called Pin Code, and basically she's got the approach of how you should prepare for every conversation.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: communication in sports teams

For: Coaches and sports professionals

Key quote: “She's got the approach of how you should prepare for every conversation, your advanced preparation, the way you use your body, and the way you approach your conversation is just so important.”

The host mentions 'Pin Code' by Nashada Solhem as a valuable resource for preparing for conversations and improving communication within a team. The book's insights align closely with the host's discussion on the importance of collaboration and language in sports settings.

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Winner Within

Pat Riley

Best for young aspiring coachesOften cited around leadership in coaching

“Eddie Jones mentions appreciating the help he got from Pat Riley's book 'Winner Within' while growing as a coach.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: leadership in coaching

For: young aspiring coaches

Key quote: “One was from Pat. Riley, the L.A. Lakers winner within.”

The host mentions 'Winner Within' by Pat Riley as a significant influence during his development as a coach. He believes that the insights from this book could greatly assist young aspiring coaches in navigating the complexities of leadership.

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Eddie Jones

Best for aspiring coaches and sports leadersOften cited around leadership in coaching

“The mention of the book is in the context of where to find more information about it, published by Macmillan and available at bookstores.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: leadership in coaching

For: aspiring coaches and sports leaders

Key quote: “Well, on the back of the last book, Macmillan approached me during the lockdown to do a book on leadership.”

The host discusses the complexities of leadership in coaching and how Eddie Jones' experiences have shaped his understanding. He mentions that Jones wrote a book on leadership to help aspiring coaches navigate their challenges.

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A World Without Email

Cal Newport

Best for aspiring leaders and coachesOften cited around daily routines and leadership

“He's been on the show about A World Without Email, which is his new book that he is trying to turn people's worlds upside down with.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: daily routines and leadership

For: aspiring leaders and coaches

Key quote: “he's been on the show about A World Without Email, which is his new book that he is trying to turn people's worlds upside down with.”

The host briefly mentions 'A World Without Email' as part of a discussion on effective leadership routines. This book is referenced in relation to improving productivity and managing distractions.

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It's a primer on peak performance.

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