The Gentle Art of Leading: What Thirty-Five Years on the Mat Taught Me About Business Leadership (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798257180866)

What does Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu have to do with leadership?

More than you think.

After thirty-five years on the mat and three decades navigating global corporations, Mario Agnese discovered that the principles that govern survival, pressure, and strategy in Jiu-Jitsu are the same ones that define effective leadership in business.

This is not a book written from the summit.

It is written from the climb.

Facing career uncertainty at fifty-two, while building a startup, running a business, and supporting a family, Agnese shares real lessons drawn from failure, pressure, and persistence - not theory.

Inside, you will learn:
- Why "tapping early" is the smartest move a leader can make
- How to manage pressure when everything is collapsing
- The danger of ego in decision-making
- How to build teams where honesty beats appearance
- Why resilience is built through return, not perfection

This book is built on the timeless commandments of Carlos Gracie - translated into the language of leadership, business, and life.

Whether you are an executive, entrepreneur, or someone navigating uncertainty, this is a practical guide to staying grounded when everything is trying to knock you down.

The mat never lies.

And neither does leadership.

Author: Mario Agnese
ISBN-13: 9798257180866
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 04/23/2026
Pages: 154
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.36d