Overlanding Through the Boardroom: Using Adventure Principles for Success in Business
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Discover how the principles of extreme adventure can lead to extraordinary business success. What can a life-or-death adventure expedition teach you about leading a successful team or business? How does the act of navigating through Africa's untamed landscapes relate to steering your way through the boardrooms of today's corporate jungles? In this groundbreaking book by Johan de Villiers, you'll explore the astonishing parallels between adventurous escapades and business leadership. In a captivating narrative that flits between crocodile-infested waters, treacherous treks in Nepal, scaling some of the world's highest mountains, and high-stakes corporate decision-making, Johan deftly explores key concepts like risk management, adaptability, and team dynamics. With wit, wisdom, and an adventurer's heart, he goes beyond traditional business manuals and travelogues, offering unique perspectives on leadership and personal development. Drawing on principles from Jeff Bezos' Day 1 philosophy to Sun Tzu's Art of War, from Stoicism to Ray Dalio's Radical Truth, and his own experiences as a helicopter pilot, Johan offers the reader a philosophical compass to navigate both the unpredictable wilderness and the complex corporate realm. But this is more than a gripping collection of stories and invaluable business strategies - it's a comprehensive guidebook for life enriched with Johan's audacious experiences. Whether you're a thrill seeker, a solo entrepreneur or a seasoned executive in a large corporation, this book is an indispensable guide to mastering life's complexities through a lens of limitless possibilities. Perfect for the adventurer in a suit or the CEO in hiking boots, Overlanding Through the Boardroom proves that the greatest risks often yield the most rewarding views. It's your essential toolkit for mastering the art of decision-making, resilience, and adaptability in any environment and a must-read for anyone who believes that life, like business, is the ultimate adventure. Table of ContentsCHAPTER 1 The Principles of Overlanding and Their Application to Business SuccessCHAPTER 2 Lessons from A Heli Pilot and the Swiss Cheese EffectCHAPTER 3 The Dunning-Kruger EffectCHAPTER 4 Black Swan EventsCHAPTER 5 The Psychology of Sales and the Importance of Team SelectionCHAPTER 6 Importance vs UrgencyCHAPTER 7 The Age of Acceleration: How to Prepare for the Fourth Industrial RevolutionCHAPTER 8 Volume vs Value in BusinessCHAPTER 9 The Art of WarCHAPTER 10 Avoiding Day 2CHAPTER 11 Applying Stoicism in Your LifeCHAPTER 12 Ray Dalio's PrinciplesCHAPTER 13 The Power of AdaptationCHAPTER 14 Disruptive InnovationAPPENDIX Overlanding Techniques - In Case You Ever Need Them

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Discover how the principles of extreme adventure can lead to extraordinary business success. What can a life-or-death adventure expedition teach you about leading a successful team or business? How does the act of navigating through Africa's untamed landscapes relate to steering your way through the boardrooms of today's corporate jungles? In this groundbreaking book by Johan de Villiers, you'll explore the astonishing parallels between adventurous escapades and business leadership. In a captivating narrative that flits between crocodile-infested waters, treacherous treks in Nepal, scaling some of the world's highest mountains, and high-stakes corporate decision-making, Johan deftly explores key concepts like risk management, adaptability, and team dynamics. With wit, wisdom, and an adventurer's heart, he goes beyond traditional business manuals and travelogues, offering unique perspectives on leadership and personal development. Drawing on principles from Jeff Bezos' Day 1 philosophy to Sun Tzu's Art of War, from Stoicism to Ray Dalio's Radical Truth, and his own experiences as a helicopter pilot, Johan offers the reader a philosophical compass to navigate both the unpredictable wilderness and the complex corporate realm. But this is more than a gripping collection of stories and invaluable business strategies - it's a comprehensive guidebook for life enriched with Johan's audacious experiences. Whether you're a thrill seeker, a solo entrepreneur or a seasoned executive in a large corporation, this book is an indispensable guide to mastering life's complexities through a lens of limitless possibilities. Perfect for the adventurer in a suit or the CEO in hiking boots, Overlanding Through the Boardroom proves that the greatest risks often yield the most rewarding views. It's your essential toolkit for mastering the art of decision-making, resilience, and adaptability in any environment and a must-read for anyone who believes that life, like business, is the ultimate adventure. Table of ContentsCHAPTER 1 The Principles of Overlanding and Their Application to Business SuccessCHAPTER 2 Lessons from A Heli Pilot and the Swiss Cheese EffectCHAPTER 3 The Dunning-Kruger EffectCHAPTER 4 Black Swan EventsCHAPTER 5 The Psychology of Sales and the Importance of Team SelectionCHAPTER 6 Importance vs UrgencyCHAPTER 7 The Age of Acceleration: How to Prepare for the Fourth Industrial RevolutionCHAPTER 8 Volume vs Value in BusinessCHAPTER 9 The Art of WarCHAPTER 10 Avoiding Day 2CHAPTER 11 Applying Stoicism in Your LifeCHAPTER 12 Ray Dalio's PrinciplesCHAPTER 13 The Power of AdaptationCHAPTER 14 Disruptive InnovationAPPENDIX Overlanding Techniques - In Case You Ever Need Them
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de Villiers, J. (2023). Overlanding Through the Boardroom: Using Adventure Principles for Success in Business. [United States], Johan De Villiers.

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