Business lessons from the edge [electronic resource] : learn how extreme athletes use intelligent risk-taking to succeed in business

Reveals the winning mindset of top extreme sports athletes who have translated their experiences into business success by relying on the same principles of risk-taking, preparation, and self-confidence.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: McCormick, Jim (Author), Karinch, Maryann (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : McGraw-Hill , c2009
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Online Access:NetLibrary

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505 0 |a 1. Introduction: Extraordinary is only the beginning -- 2. Personal excellence -- 3. Grow up to be a cowboy : honor your passion -- 3. Flailing means you're not good at it : know your limitations -- 4. But can you backflip in the boardroom? : welcome humility -- 5. Don't bail your board : exude integrity -- 6. Crash alone or win with a voice in your head : to be a top performer, get coached -- 7. Give your head some air : liberate your ideas -- 8. Spawn new tricks : be a stimulus for passion -- 9. Find out what your gold medal is for : define your goals -- 10. Climb as soon as the weather breaks : be ready to seize opportunity -- 11. Roll with the fall : practice resilience -- 12. Stretch if you're too short : never give up -- 13. Think like a pilot : focus yields efficiency -- 14. Team leadership -- 15. Team elite is not just a name : your team is critical -- 16. Why doom yourself to failure? : abhor mediocrity and average behavior -- 17. Wear gloves if your hands are cold : eliminate the victim mentality -- 18. Let your horse read you : influence others with your behaviors and results -- 19. Help them to summit with you : create ways for people to achieve more as part of the team than by going it alone -- 20. Use superior judgment to avoid using superior skills : maintain situational awareness -- 21. Rush to the medal stand : celebrate your victories -- 22. Add 10 feet to your jump : insist on goal clarity -- 23. Think the rush, don't just feel it : see risk as a tool, not a threat -- 24. Grapple like a chess master : manage risk with contingency thinking -- 25. Take the extra step : push to the edge -- 26. Try groping in the dark : be fluid -- 27. "Dude, what's up with the bull riding?" : focus outward -- 28. A great ride isn't going to be an easy ride : you have to find a way 
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