Sam Calagione, founder & president of Dogfish Head
Craft Brewery has released a new book with Wiley
Publishing titled Off-centered Leadership: The
Dogfish Head Guide to Motivation, Collaboration
& Smart Growth.
The eight-chapter book explores the power of collaboration in the business world and what happens when companies and co-workers stop competing and start collaborating.
Calagione tells the story of how he and his team of fellow leaders have built Dogfish into a successful business.
Off-centered Leadership includes practical information and tips for entrepreneurs and leaders in all industries to apply to their professional journeys, giving insight into the methods and approaches Dogfish has used to develop a rich and diverse brand and leadership team. Throughout the book Calagione candidly reveals the rewards and challenges of growing Dogfish in the last two decades as it evolved from being the smallest craft brewery in America to becoming one of the most recognizable names in the beer industry,” the release stated.
Like any leader of a growing business, Calagione realizes he has much to learn. He shares insights from his co-workers in leadership roles and many revelatory interviews on leadership and collaboration with a range of accomplished, thought- visionaries including Terri Kelly, CEO of W.L. Gore & Associates, Nick Brayton, President & CEO of Woolrich, and even the artist Will Oldham.
With a candid approach, Calagione gives readers a fresh and honest perspective on the counter- intuitive business model that proves how embracing collaboration and partnering with the competition can contribute to a business’ success, according to a the release
What started as a company basing decisions on the gut and whims of a founder, has evolved into a robust and company-wide strategic approach that allows Dogfish to stay creative and maintain its irreverent off-centered culture, the release concluded.
Off-centered Leadership: The Dogfish Head Guide to Motivation, Collaboration & Smart Growth retails for $25.00 and will be available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com, and other retailers.
