Leading: Learning from Life and My Years at Manchester United
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (548 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00Z7J7EXK |
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| Number of Pages | : | 196 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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He is a former journalist with Time Magazine and author of the first history of Apple, The Little Kingdom. Sir Alex Ferguson is a former Scottish player and manager who managed Manchester United from 1986 to 2013. During his 27 years at the club, he won 38 trophies, including
Both are about being a particular kind of person Independent . And he wouldn't have had it any other way. He defied the norms and the scale of his accomplishments will only become more apparent with the passing of time. Daily Express The foundation for its (Man Utd's) success was built by Ferguson, whose near-pathological obsession with football - and with winning - is a case study in leadership. Every success of his, you realise, has been hard-won. History will see that Ferguson grows, not diminishes. Football fans might complain that the book is over too quickly, even though Ferguson provides 343 pages of entertaining stories and observations. -- Marcus Berkmann Daily Mail For those interested in
Inside the Mind Of One Of the Best Bilal Hafeez Sir Alex Ferguson has just come out with this book which he co-authored with Sir Michael Moritz, chairman of Sequoia Capital. I was lucky enough to see them interviewed by the Financial Times editor, Lionel Barber, at the Southbank centre in London. The talk was fascinating, and the book is well worth reading.Indeed, even as a Liverpool fan , I have to admire Alex Ferguson’s track record as manager of Manchester United: he won 17 league titles, 14 domestic cups and 2 Champions leagues. Admittedly, he didn't reach Liverpool manager Bob Paisley's 3 Champions leagues, . "More than just football." according to Jamie. I enjoy this book tremendously. Not just because I'm a soccer junky but because it goes beyond success on the football pitch and addresses what it takes to be a good leader in any industry. This book is great for the soccer mad fan that wants some inside access to the dynasty of Manchester United. It's also fantastic for the person that wants to get more out of themselves and their life. I loved the football but my favorite chapter may be the epilogue comparing Sir Alex and European football to the cut throat world of high tech Silicon Valley. Enjoy!. A must read not only for sports fans but anyone interested in business and team management eong Candid, insightful and exciting. A probe into one of the most successful football (or soccer) managers of all time. Sir Alex Ferguson's grit, perseverance and values are highly valuable in today's world where these components are often overshadowed by hype, talent and quick success. A must read not only for sports fans but anyone interested in business and team management.
From the winningest soccer coach ever, best known for 27 triumphant years with Manchester United, comes the book that decodes the key tools he used to deliver sustained success on and off the field. After an astonishing career-first in Scotland, and then over 27 years with Manchester United Football Club, Sir Alex Ferguson analyzes the pivotal leadership decisions of his 38 years as a manager and, with his friend and collaborator Sir Michael Moritz, draws out lessons that anyone can use in business and life to generate long-term transformational success.From hiring practices to firing decisions, from dealing with transition to teamwork, from mastering the boardroom to responding to