Ancelotti is the boss we all want
You already know that Carlo Ancelotti is a winner. Many might have guessed that he is the best boss possible. Still, after securing his sixth league title and Real Madrid’s 36th, it seems inevitable. Just listen to the continuous praise from his players. Who better than an employee to define their boss? It’s precisely about his leadership as a manager that we need to talk.
Ancelotti embodies the widely agreed-upon values attributed to a good boss. These include effective communication, empathy, inspiring leadership, making effective and fair decisions, delegation, problem-solving skills, integrity, and team development. Like a few others in football and the business world, the Real Madrid manager brings together and executes these principles.
This season has provided numerous examples of his leadership methodology. Let’s take a moment to recall (with some video assistance) how each of these virtues has been demonstrated.
- Effective communication: A boss must communicate clearly and concisely and know how to listen. Ancelotti does this both inside and outside the locker room. The proof? Review any of his press conferences—authentic masterclasses from the Italian.
- Empathy: The ability to understand and differentiate between the player and the person. Don’t miss this video ▶ https://lnkd.in/dKzEynDw
- Inspiring leadership: A good boss motivates and inspires their team to reach their maximum potential. For more insights and secrets about Carlo, you can read his book ‘Quiet Leadership’ ➡ https://amzn.eu/d/fzhvnyN
- Decision-making: Good bosses can make difficult decisions based on information. Lunin’s starting position or bringing on Joselu to turn the game around against Bayern are prime examples.
- Delegation: A good boss trusts the skills and capabilities of their employees and assigns them appropriate responsibilities. Davide or Francesco Mauri are well aware of this.
- Problem-solving skills: Good bosses can identify and address problems proactively and efficiently. An example is Tchouameni’s adaptation as a central defender to cover the significant absences of Militao and Alaba.
- Integrity: A good boss acts ethically and transparently. This principle has been tied to managing this season’s transition between young players and veterans.
- Team development: Good bosses care about their employees’ professional growth and development. Examples include Bellingham and Brahim.
In short, no matter how many successes we achieve, having a lousy boss completely changes how we perceive and perform our work. Having a good one, like Ancelotti, helps you become better as a professional and a person. And this is the boss we all want.
