This author primarily focuses on themes of family and fatherhood. His writing reflects a deep understanding of the dynamics of family relationships and the joys of parenthood. Through his works, he shares a kind and warm perspective on the world that resonates with readers seeking connection and warmth. His style is accessible and emotional, allowing readers to easily empathize with the characters and their fates.
The narrative chronicles the remarkable journey of Gibson Technology, a small British engineering firm founded by Bill Gibson, which evolved into a dominant force in Le Mans and sports-prototype racing. It highlights the company’s humble beginnings, starting from kitchen table electrical components, and details its competitive triumphs over industry giants like Peugeot and Toyota, showcasing innovation and resilience in the face of challenges.
Understanding Voice and Silence in Organisations
The exploration of silence reveals its powerful role in leadership and organizational dynamics. By emphasizing the distinction between listening and truly hearing, the book guides readers on how to recognize and interpret the unspoken elements in communication. It highlights the significance of understanding both silence and voice, encouraging leaders to foster a more profound connection with their teams and create a more inclusive environment.
Unhelpful habits of mind are hindering organizations from achieving meaningful change. This book offers essential insights for leaders and managers seeking to move beyond superficial leadership practices. It emphasizes the importance of examining and overturning these ingrained habits to facilitate systemic transformation within organizations.
From 1983 to 1986, Fitzpatrick's operation made 66 Group C entries in 44 races in the World Endurance Championship, the German Deutsche Rennsport-Meisterschaft and the American Can-Am, winning three times and taking another 11 podium positions. This book tells the story of this exciting team, its five Group C Porsches and what became of them, its crews, its drivers, its races and - above all - its charismatic owner, John Fitzpatrick, arguably the best British driver never to have raced in Formula 1.
This book tells the story of Ford GT40 Mark II, chassis no. P/1016, one of the trio of cars that crossed the finishing line together at Le Mans in 1966 to score Ford’s first victory in the 24 Hour race. The Mark II was a development of the original Ford GT with a monstrous 7 litre V8 engine. 1016 made its racing debut at Daytona in January 1966 and was entered at Le Mans by Holman & Moody with a distinctive gold and pink color scheme. Driven by Ronnie Bucknum and Dick Hutcherson, it finished in third place behind the similar cars of Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon and Ken Miles and Denny Hulme.