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The Score Takes Care of Itself

My Philosophy of Leadership

Book • 2009

This book provides insights into Bill Walsh's philosophy of leadership, gleaned from his successful career as the head coach and general manager of the San Francisco 49ers.

Walsh stresses the importance of creating a strong culture, setting high standards, and thorough preparation.

He advocates for leaders to focus on the process rather than the outcome, emphasizing that 'the score takes care of itself' when the right principles are applied.

The book also touches on Walsh's personal struggles and the toll of relentless pressure, highlighting the importance of maintaining a balance between work and personal life.

It offers practical advice on leadership, applicable not only in sports but also in business and other fields.

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David Senra

in the context of great founders who saw themselves as teachers.

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#376 Jensen Huang: Founder of Nvidia

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David Senra

, who states that he read the book, loved it, made a podcast on it, and then threw it away.

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David Senra

referencing Bill Walsh's quote relating to champions' behavior.

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#403 How Jensen Works

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David Rosenthal

as a great leadership book with insights relevant to business strategy.

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Hermès

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David Senra

; discusses the importance of a healthy ego in leadership.

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#385 Michael Dell

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David Senra

in relation to the importance of proactive behavior and preparation for success.

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#373 Breakfast with Brad Jacobs + How To Make A Few Billion Dollars

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David Senra

, highlighting the importance of behaving like a champion before achieving success.

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#340 Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant

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Shane Parrish

in relation to focusing on controllable aspects of business, rather than solely on revenue.

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Rob Fraser: The Power of Focus

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as a leadership book focusing on prioritizing inputs for optimal outputs.

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$100M Founder Reveals The Secret To Making Data Profitable

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David Senra

as a book that illustrates the concept of champions behaving like champions before achieving success.

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#309 Arnold Schwarzenegger (Before He Was Successful)

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David Senra

in relation to overconfidence and the importance of continuous learning.

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#318 Alistair Urquhart (Listen to this when you’re stressed)

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David Senra

as a book about leadership and philosophy, which Tiger Woods learned from.

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#301 Tiger Woods

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David Senra

in relation to the importance of attention to detail and execution.

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#169 David Ogilvy (The King of Madison Avenue)

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Lenny Rachitsky

as a book emphasizing fundamentals for success.

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Recommended by Jack Dorsey and many entrepreneurs for its focus on building a strong organizational culture and achieving excellence through attention to detail.

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#106 Bill Walsh (The Score Takes Care of Itself)

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Christopher Miller

in relation to the book 'Chop Wood Carry Water'.