Apply the precision and focus of elite archery to transform your leadership effectiveness

The Archer's Edge: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Practice for Business Leaders unites an Olympic gold medallist and worldwide recognised archery coach with a renowned leadership expert. Together, Juan-Carlos Holgado and Michael Watkins translate the discipline, mental focus, and precision of elite archery into practical frameworks that help leaders at every level hit their targets consistently.

Drawing on Holgado's decades developing world-class athletes and coaches and Watkins's expertise in developing executives, this book reveals how the physical, mental, and emotional disciplines of archery apply directly to leadership challenges. You'll discover how elite archers achieve peak performance under pressure and learn to apply those same principles to inspire teams and drive results.

Readers will also find:

• Proven mental focus techniques used by Olympic athletes, adapted specifically for high-stakes business decisions and leadership moments
• Strategies for developing the emotional discipline required to lead effectively during periods of uncertainty and organizational change
• Practical approaches to precision and consistency that translate athletic excellence principles into measurable leadership improvement
• Insights into the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of peak performance applicable across diverse leadership contexts

Ideal for seasoned executives seeking to elevate their leadership, middle managers aiming to inspire and develop their teams, and aspiring leaders setting their sights on future success, The Archer's Advantage provides archery-inspired principles that translate athletic excellence into business results.

MICHAEL D. WATKINS is a Professor of Leadership and Organization Change at the IMD Business School and co-founder of Genesis Advisers. He is the author of The First 90 Days and an expert on accelerating leadership transitions. Recognized among the world’s leading management thinkers, he was inducted into the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame in 2023.

JUAN CARLOS HOLGADO is an Olympic champion, international sport executive, coach, and strategic advisor whose work bridges elite sport performance and organisational leadership. Through his experience building archery teams, supporting high-performance programmes, advising federations, and leading major international sport projects, he helps leaders and organisations translate strategic principles into practical action. His work focuses on strategy planning, decision-making, alignment, focus, preparation, and execution—the same disciplines that define success in Olympic sport and in high-performing organisations.