Some people like to quote Winston Churchill me I find the sayings of Brian Clough more relevant to management.
He was opinionated - we talk about it for twenty minutes and then we decided I was right
He was abrasive - you can throw all those trophies and medals in the bin they’re worth nothing you got them by cheating.
He was over confident- I wouldn’t say I was the best manager in the business .But I was in the top one.
He had insight - On occasions I have been big-headed. I think most people are when they get in the limelight. I call myself Big Head just to remind myself not to be.
He was a very successful manager - he did it with modest means in an unfashionable team/organisation.
Blair Mcpherson former Director author and blogger www.blairmcpherson.co.uk
