Lessons in Leadership from the game of Chess

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Chess has produced more leadership metaphors than almost any other game in history. Most of them are superficial. This guide isn't a collection of inspirational quotes about "thinking like a grandmaster", it's eleven specific, observable leadership principles drawn from the actual structure of the game: six from how each piece moves, five from how the game itself is played and won.

Built for engineers and technical professionals stepping into management, who want a framework that's more rigorous than generic leadership advice — and more interesting than another book that tells you to "communicate clearly."

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