Alex Ferguson with Michael Moritz (3 results)

Trade paperback. Condition: Good. The format is approximately 6 inches by 9 inches. [8], 406 pages Illustrations (some in color). Index. Cover has some wear and soiling. Epilogue by Michael Moritz, Sir Alexander Chapman Ferguson CBE (born 31 December 1941) is a Scottish former football manager and player, best known for managing Manchester United from 1986 to 2013. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest managers of all time and has won more trophies than any other manager in the history of football. Ferguson is often credited for valuing youth during his time with Manchester United, particularly in the 1990s with the "Class of '92", who contributed to making the club one of the most successful in the world. Ferguson played as a forward for several Scottish clubs. 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 enjoyed a highly successful period as manager of Aberdeen, winning three Scottish league championships, four Scottish Cups and the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1983. He was appointed manager of Manchester United in November 1986. In his 26 years with Manchester United he won 38 trophies, including 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups, and two UEFA Champions League titles. He was knighted in the 1999 Queen's Birthday Honours list for his services to the game. Ferguson is the longest-serving manager of Manchester United, having overtaken Sir Matt Busby's record on 19 December 2010. He retired from management at the end of the 2012-13 season, having won the Premier League in his final season. 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 failure and adversity, Leading is as inspiring as it is practical, and a go-to reference for any leader in business, sports, and life.Sports & Recreation. First Trade Paperback Edition [stated]. Seventh printing [stated].…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Hardcover. First Edition. Leading. Epilogue by Michael Moritz. Very slight shelf wear and tiny tear to top edge of D/J. This book is structured around the key skills that Sir Alex values most highly. It includes subjects we immediately associate with his managerial style: Discipline, Control, Teamwork and Motivation. But it also addresses subjects that are less obvious but no less important when seeking success: Delegation, Data Analysis and Dealing With Failure. Written with the investor Sir Michael Moritz, a longstanding friend of Sir Alex, this book is packed with insight, wisdom, humour and honesty. The individual stories inevitably concern themselves with football, and the phenomenal success that came along the way, but the lessons can be applied to anyone. Whether you run a business, teach in a classroom, or work in a small team, this book will help you become a better leader. Illustrated. 406 pp.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 10th impression of 1st edition. The first edition, 10th impression, of this iconic Football Manager's career and the methods he employed. A fine copy flat signed to preliminary leaf. Signed by Author(s).