Even though I'm a Liverpool fan, I have to admire Sir Alex Ferguson. He managed the English soccer club, Manchester United, from 1986 to 2013. During that time, he won the league a record 13 times, which was considerably more than the next most successful manager of an English club: Liverpool's Bob Paisley, who won the league six times. In total, he won 38 footballing trophies  - which on some measures makes him one of the best coaches of any sport of all-time.

So what was the secret of his success? Based on interviews of him and on his own writings, I've found a number of traits that stood out. On this podcast, I discuss them. They include his desire for constant renewal, a strong work ethic, prioritising the team over individual stars, focusing on the next win, being decisive, obsessing about football and sheer passion. 

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