FOUNDER’S LEGACY

Fifty Game-Changing Leadership Lessons for Building 
a Great Business

Simon Court

“A must-read for every founder.”

—Sir Clive Woodward, 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning head coach

Nine out of ten startups ultimately fail—don’t let yours be one of them. The truth is, many of these
 growing companies fail due to poor leadership before they reach their full potential.

The good news? By embodying strong leadership qualities and staying true to your values, 
you can avoid these pitfalls and lead your business to success.

Trite solutions and silver bullets just won’t cut it. These 50 leadership lessons draw on Simon Court’s 
25+ years of experience helping founders unlock their leadership potential and lead their companies to success.

“This book captures so much of the hard-fought wisdom 
most founders discover only late in their journey.”

—Didier Elzinga, founder & CEO, Culture Amp

Whether your business is a unicorn in the making or a small startup striving to grow, this book contains
relevant research, time-tested strategies, stories from Simon’s extraordinary range of professional experience, 
and thought-provoking reflection questions.

These lessons will help you meet the challenges of business leadership so you can harness your strengths, 
align with your values, and grow your business.

“Highly recommended as a practical, no-nonsense
guide rooted in hands-on experience.”

—Marcus Alexander, adjunct professor of strategy & entrepreneurship, London Business School