The endgame is the final phase of a chess match, where fewer pieces remain on the board. Here, players focus on consolidating their advantage, promoting pawns to powerful pieces, and orchestrating a winning position. Good. A helpful and/or enlightening book that combines two or more noteworthy strengths, e.g. contains uncommonly novel ideas and presents them in an engaging manner.

The more you can leverage the unique capabilities of each piece, the greater your chances of victory. For beginners – You’ll find this to be a good primer if you’re a learner with little or no prior experience/knowledge. Most of us need multiple mentors in our life. Someone who can coach, encourage, and counsel us in one arena may not be best suited to do so in another. Superb. A helpful and/or enlightening book that is extremely well rounded, has many strengths and no shortcomings worth mentioning. In chess, the more pieces you involve in the game, the greater your chances of winning; in business, including more people has the same effect. People want to be valued; they want to be useful; they want to contribute.

Absolutely loved this. Super easy to read and digest, with some profound leadership wisdom. Mark breaks the organizational leadership principles into 4 distinct components: The quest for high performance always starts with the leader—so does Bet on Leadership. You have got to set the pace for your team. People do what people see. If you’re not learning and growing, don’t expect them to, either. Chess is a timeless board game that originated in ancient India and has since captivated minds worldwide. It involves two players engaging in a battle of wits, aiming to outmaneuver and ultimately capture their opponent’s king. As organizations grow in volume and complexity, the demands on leadership change. The same old moves won't cut it any more.

All of these are clues. When we see this happening, the methods we’ve used successfully in the past have to be reevaluated.You cannot be a great organization without great leadership. All the moves are critical, but this is the first among equals. Leadership growth always precedes organizational growth. Notable. A helpful and/or enlightening book that stands out by at least one aspect, e.g. is particularly well structured. Solid. A helpful and/or enlightening book, in spite of its obvious shortcomings. For instance, it may offer decent advice in some areas while being repetitive or unremarkable in others. Unfortunately, for many leaders, our past successes just don’t translate. The game has literally changed before our eyes. The methods that worked extremely well in the past no longer have the same effect. In many cases, the tried and true has become the tired and tarnished. Chess games often begin with carefully planned opening moves. These initial strategies set the tone for the rest of the match, establishing control over the board and positioning the pieces advantageously.

And, finally, begin an orchestrated effort to cascade and reinforce these messages throughout your organization.Chess history is rich with legendary players whose games and strategies have left a lasting impact. Analyzing their matches and studying their approaches can provide valuable insights into the art of chess. It is hard to imagine leaders who ask people to give their best without helping them know what success looks like“Or, why it matters, Effective decision- making requires finding a balance between short- term earnings and long- term objects. By considering the broader implications of their choices, individuals can ensure alignment with their overarching vision. Anyone whose heart you want to win. Every person on your team, from the most junior to the most senior, wants to know ‘Do you care about me?’ When they know the answer to that question is yes, they tend to reciprocate—caring begets caring. The game today for most leaders can better be compared to chess—a game in which strategy matters; a game in which individual pieces have unique abilities that drive unique contributions; a game in which heightened focus and a deeper level of thinking are required to win.

Absolutely. This is a great one. Especially for leaders who aren't big readers. This is a very fast and simple read, so it's very approachable.Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times and global bestselling author of What Got You Here Won’t Get You There Insider’s take – You’ll have the privilege of learning from someone who knows her or his topic inside-out. Yes, many skills developed through playing chess, such as strategic thinking, decision-making, and pattern recognition, can be transferred and applied effectively in business settings, enhancing problem-solving and leadership abilities. Well structured – You’ll find this to be particularly well organized to support its reception or application. To excel as a high performance leader, one must first think like a high performance leader. Mark Miller does a brilliant job of outlining the critical shift leaders must make if they want to move from playing small and simple to succeeding in large complex environments.”