... see it as crucial in influencing the club's chances of success. Great leaders in sport are held in the highest regard due to their tactical knowledge regardless of their talent upon the pitch. Sports people such as Jose Mourinho, Alex Ferguson, Nasser Hussain and Martin Johnson are all regarded as great leaders. Leadership is a skill and can therefore be acquired t is commonly said that leaders are either born, made or have leadership thrust upon them. As leadership covers a variety of activities it is known as multidimensional, these include:> Decision making processes> Motivational techniques> Giving feedback> Establishing interpersonal relationships> Confidently directing the group Leaders are different from managers, managers plan, organise, budget, schedule and recruit leaders determine how a task will be completed. People become leaders in different ways not all are appointed. Prescribed leaders are appointed by a person in authority for example a chairman appointing a new ...

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