Living On The Volcano by Michael Calvin: A Summary

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Rob discusses the key secrets and insights from the book "Living on the Volcano: The Secrets of Surviving as a Football Manager" by Michael Calvin. Rob also highlights the importance of living with uncertainty, being open and honest about mental health, developing leaders within a team, not taking criticism personally, and the value of effective communication.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The importance of living with uncertainty: In the world of football management, as well as in life, being able to handle uncertainty is crucial. It is a key factor in determining happiness and success.

Openness and honesty: Martin Ling's story highlights the importance of being open and honest about one's mental health and seeking help when needed. This lesson applies to all aspects of life, as recognising and addressing personal challenges is essential for overall well-being.

Developing leaders: A.D. Bouthroid emphasises the value of developing leaders within a team or organisation. This concept applies to any field, as helping others grow and succeed ultimately benefits the entire group.

Not taking things personally: Football managers face constant criticism, and it is essential to learn not to take it personally. This lesson can be applied to any situation in life, as not taking things personally allows for better emotional well-being and the ability to focus on personal growth.

Communication and relationships: Effective communication and building strong relationships are key to success in football management. This lesson applies to all areas of life, as good communication and positive relationships contribute to personal and professional growth.

BEST MOMENTS

"It's better to tell the truth and make somebody cry than it is to tell them a lie and make them laugh."

"Success as a football manager is 10% technical knowledge and 90% dealing with people."

"Don't take things personally. It's a great lesson for life. For everything."

"You have to be able to live with uncertainty. And if you have any ambitions to work as a football manager, you better be able to live with uncertainty."

"The only way that you win consistently is you apply yourself to the basics and do them again and again and again, and you master them."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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ABOUT THE HOST

Rob Ryles is a UEFA A licensed coach with a League Managers Association qualification and a science and medicine background. He has worked in the football industry in Europe, USA and Africa; at International, Premiership, League, Non-League and grassroots levels with both World Cup and European Championship experience

Rob Ryles prides himself on having a forward thinking and progressive approach to the game built through his own experience as well as lessons learned from a number of highly successful managers and coaches.

The Leader Manager Coach Podcast is where we take a deep dive examining knowledge, philosophies, wisdom and insight to help you lead, manage and coach in football, sport and life.

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