Leadership- Lessons From My Life In Rugby By Ed... «Fully Tested»

Authority is given by the group, not the title. Ego is the enemy of the pack.

Rugby taught me that leadership is not a rank; it is a role. The captain is the servant of the pack. You are not above the scrum; you are in the scrum, sweating harder than everyone else. In business, I see CEOs who hide behind closed doors and spreadsheets. A rugby captain leads from the front. If there is a dirty job—chasing a kick, hitting a ruck, taking a hit-up—the captain does it first. Only then can you ask others to follow. Leadership- Lessons From My Life in Rugby by Ed...

Focus on securing the right people for the right roles. Jones argues for "Character over Cover Drive," prioritizing personal attributes and togetherness over raw skill alone. Authority is given by the group, not the title

In the book, Jones speaks candidly about his own failings. He acknowledges his intense, sometimes abrasive nature. Rather than viewing this as a flaw to be hidden, he views it as a tool to be managed. He posits that leaders come in different "flavors"—the authoritarian, the visionary, the nurturer—and the key is understanding which flavor the situation requires. The captain is the servant of the pack

I sat him down in a cold locker room. I told him the truth: "You’re not in the 15 on Saturday. I need you to train the guy who is taking your spot."