ReviewsSurely a valuable source for scholars to scour for many years to come. One of the most compelling reads of history in the raw. A behind-the-scenes look at dramatic junctures in recent history., Beyond question the most important and revelatory book written so far about the inner workings of Blair's government. By turns brilliant, combative, demotic and emotional., A classic text of the you-are-there school of politics at work. Surely a valuable source for scholars to scour for many years to come. One of the most compelling reads of history in the raw. A behind-the-scenes look at dramatic junctures in recent history., Praise for The Blair YearsA classic text of the you-are-there school of politics at work. Surely a valuable source for scholars to scour for many years to come. One of the most compelling reads of history in the raw. A behind-the-scenes look at dramatic junctures in recent history., Campbellwas one of the architects behind Blair's meteoric praise. He knows awinner when he sees one. Just the right amount can provide the perfectcocktail for success., Beyond question the most important and revelatory book written so far about the inner workings of Blair's government. By turns brilliant, combative, demotic and emotional., Greatwinners have taught Campbell an important lesson: 'You can always do better.' Excellent book., Enlightening. Campbell's informative andentertaining book offers a treasure trove of insights that are sure to increasethe reader's odds of achieving success.
SynopsisHow do sportsmen excel, entrepreneurs thrive, or individuals achieve the ambitions? Is their ability to win innate? Or is the winning mindset something we can all develop? In the tradition of The Talent Code and The Power of Habit , Campbell draws on the wisdom of an astonishing array of talented people--from elite athletes to media mavens, from rulers of countries to rulers of global business empires. Alastair Campbell has conducted in-depth interviews and uses his own experience in politics and sport to get to the heart of success. He examines how winners tick. He considers how they build great teams. He analyzes how these people deal with unexpected setbacks and new challenges. He judges what the very different worlds of politics, business, and sport can learn from one another. And he sets out a blueprint for winning that we can all follow to achieve our goals., Alastair Campbell knows all about winning. As Tony Blair's chief spokesman and strategist he helped guide his party to victory in three successive elections, and he's fascinated by what it takes to succeed, How do sportsmen excel, entrepreneurs thrive, or individuals achieve the ambitions? Is their ability to win innate? Or is the winning mindset something we can all develop?In the tradition ofThe Talent Code and The Power of Habit, Campbell draws on the wisdom of an astonishing array of talented people--from elite athletes to media mavens, from rulers of countries to rulers of global business empires.Alastair Campbell has conducted in-depth interviews and uses his own experience in politics and sport to get to the heart of success. He examines how winners tick. He considers how they build great teams. He analyzes how these people deal with unexpected setbacks and new challenges. He judges what the very different worlds of politics, business, and sport can learn from one another. And he sets out a blueprint for winning that we can all follow to achieve our goals.