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Alex Ferguson
Scottish football manager (born 1941)
For other people named Alex Ferguson, see Alex Ferguson (disambiguation).
Sir Alexander Chapman Ferguson (born 31 December 1941) is a Scottish retired football manager and former player, best known for managing Manchester United from 1986 to 2013. He is widely regarded as the greatest manager of all time and has won more trophies (49) than any other manager in the history of football.[5] Ferguson is often credited for valuing youth during his time at Manchester United, particularly in the 1990s with the "Class of '92", who contributed to making the club one of the richest and most successful in the world.[6]
Ferguson played as a forward for several Scottish clubs, including Dunfermline Athletic and Rangers. While playing for Dunfermline, he was the top goalscorer in the Scottish league during the 1965–66 season. Towards the end of his playing career, he also worked as a coach, then started his managerial career with East Stirlingshire and St Mirren. Ferguson then enjoyed a highly successful period as manager of Aberdeen, winning three Scottish league championships, four Scottish Cups and both the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the UEFA Super Cup in 1983. He briefly managed Scotland following the death o
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Sir Alex Ferguson’s 6 Pearls of Leadership From His 2015 Book Leading
A dozen trophies to his name, a successful career spanning 27 years, Sir Alex Ferguson is an expert when it comes to leadership, teamwork, and discipline. Co-authored by Michael Mortiz, Sir Alex Fergusson shares his wisdom, observations, and experiences in making Manchester United a trail-blazing team in his book, Leading (2015).
Though he had star players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, and many more celebrated players on his side, yet, even with changing players over time, the team kept winning.
The book discusses his celebrated success in the world of sport and the world-class performance of his team. I can see 6 Pearls of Leadership Wisdom in this book:–
- The necessity of observation and listening skills
- The importance of determination and discipline
- The value of planning for success
- Knowing the strengths and weaknesses of your team
- The power of ‘being there’ for the team
- Getting the best out of the team
1. The necessity of Observation and Listening Skills
Experience taught Fergusson that listening is one of the most important skills a leader should have. While being in charge and being the decision-maker, a leader should learn to listen to everyone in the t