Real Wins

by Michelle Moore

Overview

**SHORTLISTED FOR THE BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS 2022**

'A book that could simply change your life' Colin Salmon, Actor

Real Wins is an urgent call to action from one of the most influential women in sport. In her unflinching style, Michelle Moore seeks to redress inequality at all levels and shows us how to challenge stereotypes and tired assumptions to transform our experiences and environments.

Through this timely, eye-opening insight into her experiences both on the track and in the boardroom, Michelle shows us how to face our fears, build resilience and find our own unique leadership style. She shares stories from athletes, leaders and many other inspiring people, as she redefines the relationship between identity and success for both individuals and organisations.

Giving you the practical strategies of self-awareness and resilience to run your own race, Real Wins will empower you to take responsibility for your own prejudices, actions and ultimate success.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781529359633
Publisher:	Mobius
Publication date:	04/12/2022
Pages:	210
Product dimensions:	5.65(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.85(d)

About the Author

Michelle Moore tirelessly champions a brand of conscious leadership for a new age of sport and business. She is sought out by corporations, government bodies and international sports federations to help drive change and bring about personal and collective transformation.
 

Table of Contents

Foreword ix

Introduction 1

1 Redefining success on your terms 17

2 Can you see me? (In)visibility 47

3 Redefining the boundaries 71

4 Standing tall 97

5 The opportunity in leadership 123

6 Identity and activism 151

Epilogue: New realms 179

'Declaration of Independence' Michelle Moore 193

Endnotes 196

Acknowledgements 206

About the author 209

Editorial Reviews

Addresses what it means to be minoritized Black people in leadership positions, in the 21st century. Elegantly written, intelligent and accessible, it’s a manual to support us not just to survive, but also to thrive.
 —Baroness Young of Hornsey OBE

Change your life, views and old perceptions to unearth your ability to lead
 —Colin Salmon, Actor

Navigate identity, inequality and success to run your own race.
 —Eni Aluko, Sporting Director, Angel City Football Club and former professional footballer

Michelle’s formidable passion and thought-provoking style of leadership has helped redefine organisations in business and sport for several years. Her long awaited book will not only inspire but challenge your way of thinking to bring out the best version of you.
 —Denise Lewis OBE, Olympic heptathlon gold medallist

Michelle writes a visceral and unapologetic book that lays bare truths that will help people to become the inclusive colleagues, leaders and community members that the world needs right now. Brace yourself and dive in.
 —John Amaechi OBE, organisational psychologist, and Founder of APS Intelligence

A powerful and refreshingly honest account of what conscious leadership in the 21st century should look like
 —Professor Ben Carrington, Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California

An important and exciting book that is truly of its time
 —Kate Richardson-Walsh OBE, Olympic hockey gold and bronze medallist, former England Captain

A stirring, inspiring and precise guide to personal development
 —Musa Okwonga, writer

An invaluable resource for anyone wishing to understand and to bridge the gap between easily made statements of intent about fairness and the real, lived experiences of too many people.—Chris Grant, former CEO, Sported and independent board member, Sport England

Exactly what we need right now. Empowers us to lead with dignity, emotional intelligence and to embrace our unique identities. Fabulous!—Reshmin Chowdhury, English sports journalist, broadcaster and event host, BT Sport, Talksport and the BBC

A powerful and nurturing book and voice in the world of sport.
 —Derek A. Bardowell, author of No Win Race

A must read for anyone seeking an authentic leadership journey
 —Tunji Akintokun MBE, business leader and philanthropist

Essential reading to enhance and unleash your leadership potential
 —Ama Agbeze MBE, International Netball player, commonwealth gold medallist, former England Netball Captain

A timely call to action for anyone and everyone leading or wishing to lead in the global sport industry and beyond
 —David Grevemberg CBE, global sports leader and innovator

Packed full of valuable leadership lessons
 —SSgt Clarence Callender OLY retired

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