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Every book Eddie Jones recommended on podcasts
Eddie Jones appears on Modern Wisdom, bringing a wealth of elite athletic leadership and coaching experience to the discussion. Drawing on his extensive career, Eddie reflects on key books that have shaped his leadership philosophy and daily routines. He specifically recommends Cal Newport's 'Deep Work,' noting that the book profoundly influenced his understanding of productivity by helping him identify his most profitable daily periods and ensure hard work is executed during those times. Discussing his early days learning the coaching trade, Eddie also mentions Pat Riley's 'The Winner Within' and Bill Walsh's 'Finding the Winning Edge' as vital foundational influences. These coaching classics helped guide his development as a young leader navigating the pressures of elite sports management. Eddie's book discussions are deeply practical, focusing on discipline, high-performance habits, and the tactical frameworks necessary to manage and motivate high-achieving teams. His recommendations offer listeners a rare glimpse into the literary inspirations behind world-class coaching excellence and the non-negotiables required for sustained success at the highest levels of competitive sport.
Books recommended by Eddie Jones
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Deep Work
Deep Work by Cal Newport is a popular self-help and productivity book that argues for the value of cultivating intense, distraction-free focus to master demanding tasks and create high-value output.
Recommended“The book that I I I read and got a lot out of was a book called Deep Work by Cal Newport, which is about understanding when your most profitable periods of the day are. Make sure you do your hardest work there.”
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Finding the Winning Edge
Finding the Winning Edge by Bill Walsh, Brian Billick, and James A.
Discussed“And the other one was Bill Walsh from the San Francisco 49ers, which I think's called Winning Edge.”
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The Winner Within
Discussed“Well, uh on the back of the last book, McMillan approached me during the lockdown to do a book on leadership, and I'd always thought um there was a couple of books when I was growing up as a coach, uh learning my trade, that I really appreciated the help I got from one was from Pat Riley, the LA”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| Lessons In Elite Leadership - Eddie Jones - #411 | Modern Wisdom | 2021-12-16 | 3 |