Quotes About Leadership

My managers understood that when I sulk, they talk to me. It's a way for me to be heard.

There are managers who always say what people want to hear. I think that's not good.

As a player, I was very lucky to have so many good managers in my career. I remember the first two at Lecce: Eugenio Fascetti and Carlo Mazzone. They were very important for me and my growth.

Managers live and die by their recruitment.

Great managers recognize that there is no one way to manage. You may have to be 10 different managers to get the best out of your team.

We like people with the potential to be leaders of leaders, not managers of managers.

For me, Jose Mourinho is one of the best managers in the world. I don't think he needs to show anyone that he is one of the best.

All managers have someone they lean on and take advice from.

A lot's been said about me playing for three different managers.

I don't think managers have the opportunity to think in terms of a long-term vision for a club.

I've played with great players and worked with great managers; I've learned a lot from all of them.

Managers can sometimes hold players back for their own benefit.

I would still consider myself in the elite group of managers. If it was me against someone else, I'd trust myself.

Many managers bring players they have previously worked with into a new club - but that doesn't always mean they will continue to enjoy success together.

When you are young, you always want to improve, to work with great managers - and Arsene Wenger is one of the best in the world.

Personally, I'm a fan of valets and managers.

Managers are never appreciated when they're in the job.

I've played for managers who said one thing and did another and players find you out like that. You've got to trust them and they've got to trust you.

You have to train managers to encourage their teams to be entrepreneurial.

I don't like having managers.

Obviously the chance to work with Rafa, there's not really a better situation I could be in. He's great. He takes his time with you. One-on-ones, he'll stay out after training for another hour if you need it. He's been one of the best managers I've had.

Top managers, like Pochettino, Klopp and Guardiola don't make excuses.

It's always a nice thought to be coming against the best managers.

That is something a lot of managers want to do - they bring their own people and do everything their own way.