Carlo Ancelotti

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Carlo Ancelotti a Real Madrid vezetőedzője volt ez év nyaráig, tavaly Bajnokok Ligáját nyert a csapattal, a világ top 5 edzője között van. Edzőként senki nem nyerte meg nála többször a Bajnokok Ligáját. Senki nem tudott még edzőként bajnoki címet szerezni az öt legerősebb európai topligából négyben, ráadásul a négyből három országban a bajnoki címek mellé kupa- és szuperkupa-győzelmek sorát is bezsebelte, és szinte mindenhol az év edzőjének választották, ahol csak munkát vállalt. A könyv egyedülálló bepillantást enged munkájának szakmai részleteibe, sőt egyenesen szakmai titkaiba. Megtudhatjuk, hogy pontosan mit is csinál egy ilyen kaliberű vezetőedző, menedzser. Ancelotti feltárja a számunkra a közelmúlt több emlékezetes mérkőzésének taktikai háttércsatáját is. A könyv egyszerre érdekes olvasmány a szakembereknek és a szélesebb olvasóközönségnek is.

The legendary football coach finally tells his story and reveals his management secrets Carlo Ancelotti is one of the greatest managers of all time. With three Champions League trophies, and multiple league and cup titles from AC Milan to Chelsea to Real Madrid, his record is second to none. Yet Ancelotti's managerial approach could not be further from the aggressive theatricals favoured by many of his rivals. Rather than imposing his will on superstar players, he builds team cultures through the relationships he develops - he allows talent to flourish. His understated style has earned him the fierce loyalty of the likes of David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristiano Ronaldo. In Quiet Leadership, Ancelotti reveals the full, riveting story of his managerial career - his methods, mentors, mistakes and greatest triumphs. He takes us right inside the dressing room to trace the characters, challenges and decisions that have shaped him. The result is both a scintillating memoir and a rare insight into the business of leadership.

'Steeped in glory, loved by players for his light touch, he is probably the most coveted coach in the world.' - Financial Times 'a treasury of anecdote and insight' - The Guardian '[Ancelotti's] new book, Quiet Leadership, contains page upon page of insight into his methods from Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, John Terry and more'. - Sport Magazine Carlo Ancelotti is one of the greatest managers of all time, with five Champions League titles to his name. Yet his approach could not be further from the aggressive theatricals favoured by many of his rivals. His understated style has earned him the fierce loyalty of players like David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristiano Ronaldo. In Quiet Leadership, Ancelotti reveals the full, riveting story of his managerial career - his methods, mentors, mistakes and triumphs - and takes us inside the dressing room to trace the characters, challenges and decisions that have shaped him. The result is both a scintillating memoir and a rare insight into the business of leadership.