Relentless: Leading Through Performance, Relationships, and the Lessons of Sports

Tasked with developing a best-in-class leadership program for executives across 60 plus countries, Rich Thompson set out to discover the formula for good leadership. Working with the world’s top business management schools, successful presidents and CEOs, and international consulting firms, he identified the exercises, assessment tools, and training methodologies for organizations to hire the right talent and develop their next generation of leaders.

But what he also discovered is that leadership isn’t all that complicated after all. He found that the truly good leaders consistently exhibited the same few traits. He also began to see clear parallels with what he had learned from coaches as a high-level athlete.

That’s what Relentless is about: the relentless pursuit of the key qualities that make great leaders. Highlighting stories and examples from both business and sports, Relentless delivers an entertaining read while providing management tools to put to use immediately.

Drawing from extensive expertise in leadership, operations, training, HR management, and talent development, Rich shares practical tools and strategies for effective people management that can be used by managers at any level. With his background in high-level sports, Rich offers unique insights and a fresh perspective on how to create and implement strategies that create winning teams.

What people are saying about Relentless

"Relentless is a rare find - a business book that is both useful and entertaining."
David Alexander, CEO - Soliant

“Relentless is a great book. It’s full of practical, down-to-earth advice on leadership. I made lots of notes as I was reading it - both for myself personally, and to use in our work bringing about behavioral change and better communications in the workplace. Rich is also a great storyteller drawing on his extensive experience in both football and business.”
Geoff Church – Director – Dramatic Resources

“A GREAT and RECOMMENDED read! Relentless addresses many of the leadership challenges that even the most experienced managers face. A really impactful read, full of memorable, helpful anecdotes that are both relatable and easy to follow”.
Victoria Bethlehem, Chief People Officer & Certified Coach Practitioner – Adventus.io

“I am always looking for better ways to lead. Relentless is chocked full of clear, concise and usable information. I loved the section on Courage and used it to modify my own leadership style. Great stuff!”
Ed Witt, Jr, President & COO – Miller Electric Company