Thursday, January 22, 2026

The Art of Winning – Dan Carter

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The Art of Winning by Dan Carter

Ten timeless truths on leadership, purpose and potential – from the unique culture of the All Blacks, and the mind of a living legend.

You might think success at the highest level insulates you from pressure and doubt.

But nothing could be further from the truth.

In this book, I take you inside a journey that has forced me to look inwardly in a way I’ve never had to before. It’s been challenging, frustrating, rewarding and left me full of gratitude.

Whether you’re a business looking to work on your culture, a leader on a steep learning curve, a person navigating change in their life or just someone of any age trying to get that little bit better every day, I hope that my experience can spur you on to greater heights, and master the art of winning.

For the first time, sporting legend Dan Carter distils his two decades at the frontiers of high-performance into his ‘perfect ten’ lessons.

You won’t find conventional wisdom here, but hard-learned truths, including:

  • Why great leaders are made, not born, and why they must constantly evolve
  • How to forge a winning team culture
  • Why embracing your past can be every bit as important as looking towards your future
  • Why empowering others leads to the best decisions
  • Why confidence and self-belief are nothing without humility and a beginner’s mindset

Honest, surprising and inspiring, The Art of Winning converts a legendary career into timeless lessons for readers in any walk of life. Step inside the unique culture of the All Blacks – and inside the mind of a legend.

About the author:

Dan Carter is a global sports icon and true superstar of international rugby, playing 112 test matches for the All Blacks and winning two Rugby World Cups. Carter has been crowned the top international points scorer in Test rugby and the most capped All Blacks Fly Half of all time. Alongside his extensive charity work and several commercial partnerships with leading global brands, Dan was recently appointed Leader in Practice at Oxford University’s Fou­ndry.

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The Art of Winning: Ten Lessons in Leadership, Purpose and Potential

The Art of Winning: Ten Lessons in Leadership, Purpose and Potential

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