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Leading: Learning from Life and My Years at Manchester United

Alex Ferguson and Michael Moritz

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Summary

Alex Ferguson and Michael Moritz examine leadership decisions from Ferguson’s career at Manchester United. Topics include hiring, firing, teamwork, transitions and responding to failure. They connect those experiences with leadership in business as well as sport.

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Why read it Our view

For a founder building and renewing a team, the book directly addresses hiring, firing, transitions and boardroom leadership.