The Captain Class: The Hidden Force That Creates the World's Greatest Teams
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sports section looks at the leadership qualities of the most successful sports leaders in history. And they’re not what you think.
on bringthedonuts.com · 7 Jan 2026
What leads to dynasties instead of just a championship or two? Sam Walker studied hundreds of teams across dozens of major sports and found a common pattern: unheralded captains. Not the strongest, fastest, or best athletes, these leaders had something different: they communicated with everyone, led by example, and lived quiet lives. This book was really interesting as a sports fan, but to be honest probably could have been a long read essay instead of a book.
on jasonevanish.com · 28 Oct 2020