Rob shares his insights and discoveries for this week in the hope that you will share, absorb, learn, understand or be inspired by at least one of the lessons in your leadership position. After listening to an interview with Gary Neville, former Manchester United Player of 600 games, England International player and now a respected TV football presenter, Rob has picked out some points that he has taken from this unusually outspoken discussion. KEY TAKEAWAYS Neville’s work ethic was very evident....
Dec 05, 2022•30 min•Ep. 240
Rob speaks with Sally Needham, a Development and Performance Culture Lead at Sheffield United Football Club.Sally spent 13 years at The FA within the skills programme and then as a county coach developer and holds the UEFA A Licence and the Advanced Youth Award (5-11). Sally is a Thrive Practitioner, where she has taken the latest in neuroscience, child development and attachment theory and applied it into football. Along with being a Coach Developer for The FA and Consultant at 4Growth, she is ...
Nov 28, 2022•56 min•Ep. 239
We do not have 100% control over what happens in our lives. This is realised as we grow and must be distinctly understood or nothing progressive can come of your leadership role. You will NOT get everything you want, when you want it. Rob explains change as the only constant and how it always applies to us whoever we are. KEY TAKEAWAYS We are always affected by the environment and circumstances that we are in. Our identity changes depending on who we are facing and where. We have a self image. I...
Nov 21, 2022•19 min•Ep. 238
After attending a conference Rob is here to share what he has discovered there with you. From the role of football organisation in the development of young people to the correct form and presentation of wisdom to your students, Rob shares every thought provoked during his time at the conference. KEY TAKEAWAYS The A.I.R. Philosophy, (Adaptability, Independence, Resilience), is used to underpin the importance of creating good members of society while training young people for the world of football...
Nov 14, 2022•27 min•Ep. 237
The ninth of a ten part series based on a book by Phil Denton and Micky Mellon, ‘The First 100 Days ; Lessons In Leadership From The Football Bosses.’ They will donate all proceeds to the Len Johnrose Trust which will help in the fight against motor neurone disease and that’s a good enough reason to buy this book. It is, however, a brilliant book jam packed with wisdom on the art of management and Rob is going to introduce you to it over the next ten episodes. KEY TAKEAWAYS Episode 9 of The Firs...
Nov 07, 2022•19 min•Ep. 236
Rob takes inspiration from a number of sources this episode including Jordan Peterson to demonstrate the importance of finding balance in your life and sometimes needing to take a step backwards to do so. KEY TAKEAWAYS When you are helping somebody you need to push them enough so that they get the best out of their ability, but you cannot go too far. Knowing the right balance is a skill. We are all on the spectrum between creativity and structure. The trick is recognising where we are and how we...
Oct 31, 2022•19 min•Ep. 235
If you are looking for knowledge and wisdom in the leadership and coaching arena, Rob is here to share his insights from various sources that he has gathered for this episode. From discipline to resilience, Rob is here to provide you with another dose of uplifting and determined inspiration. KEY TAKEAWAYS We have to stop looking for the bright lights of the ‘life is wonderful’ days and measure our lives with realism in mind. Not everyday can be Christmas Day. Ryan Holiday, an author on the stoic...
Oct 23, 2022•23 min•Ep. 234
Rob recounts his trip camping out and rambling across The Great Glen in The Highlands of Scotland and how reconnecting with nature and it’s magnificence helped him, and can help you, gain perspective, resilience and appreciation upon return to our busy modern existence. KEY TAKEAWAYS On a uncharacteristic walk with his son, Rob became interested in and has taken up walking and rambling as a pastime. Often in our western lifestyles we feel overwhelmed with too much to do and too much information ...
Oct 16, 2022•20 min•Ep. 233
The eighth of a ten part series based on a book by Phil Denton and Micky Mellon, ‘The First 100 Days ; Lessons In Leadership From The Football Bosses.’ They will donate all proceeds to the Len Johnrose Trust which will help in the fight against motor neurone disease and that’s a good enough reason to buy this book. It is, however, a brilliant book jam packed with wisdom on the art of management and Rob is going to introduce you to it over the next ten episodes. KEY TAKEAWAYS This episode and boo...
Oct 09, 2022•26 min•Ep. 232
In this episode Rob takes you on a meandering journey to share numerous things with you that he hopes will have a significant impact on your state of mind, your success, your journey and your life. With great points from the Stoic Philosophy from people like Ryan Holiday about inner reflection, being on the right path, reward systems, teamwork and letting go, Rob gives you good reason to pause and reflect. KEY TAKEAWAYS You can forge your character only with isolation. You have to be alone with ...
Oct 02, 2022•27 min•Ep. 231
‘Life is suffering.’ Rob discusses the philosophy that our lives are full of struggle and how this concept can be applied for a fulfilled and successful life without procrastination and fear. KEY TAKEAWAYS Life ends associated with sorrow. It does no good to deny sadness and pretend it doesn’t exist. Decisions are delayed by the fear of consequences and the unhappiness they may bring, but if you accept suffering as an inevitability that nervous delay can be circumvented. Procrastination is cause...
Sep 25, 2022•18 min•Ep. 230
There are many examples of the application of principles leading to a successful outcome. It is easy to become insecure in situations and anxiety can lead you to question if you are doing the right thing. When setting up our own ‘Empire’, Rob has some key points and principles to impart. KEY TAKEAWAYS Boris Johnson has resigned finally after months of turmoil. For Rob, the thing that stood out was the seemingly plain evidence and allegations about the PM’s untruths and his administration's lack ...
Sep 11, 2022•17 min•Ep. 229
The seventh of a ten part series based on a book by Phil Denton and Micky Mellon, ‘The First 100 Days ; Lessons In Leadership From The Football Bosses.’ They will donate all proceeds to the Len Johnrose Trust which will help in the fight against motor neurone disease and that’s a good enough reason to buy this book. It is, however, a brilliant book jam packed with wisdom on the art of management and Rob is going to introduce you to it over the next ten episodes. KEY TAKEAWAYS The football stadiu...
Sep 04, 2022•15 min•Ep. 228
Rob talks in this episode about some fundamentals in long term success and contentment in life. The intangibles are unnoticed or unspoken essentials of behaviour that can provide the base for success. KEY TAKEAWAYS There are certain things that you have to do to become successful. Intangibles like turning up on time or keeping your word. Without consistent intangibles your life will start to unravel. Good habits, small kindnesses, passing practicalities, efficient organisation are all examples. ...
Aug 28, 2022•27 min•Ep. 227
Rob talks to you over a relaxed cup of coffee on a Sunday morning about some things he’s been thinking about this week. He’s collated the best lessons he’s learnt to share with you from all his interests, books, podcasts and work. Put the kettle on and enjoy. KEY TAKEAWAYS Social media is awash with stories of success and the mantra of “you can achieve” but there is a danger that this will give the impression that everybody else is more successful than you. Social media is not reality. Your succ...
Aug 21, 2022•29 min•Ep. 226
Rob's guest today is Jack Russell, retired cricketer, cricket coach, goalkeeping coach and artist. Jack is a retired international English cricketer. Born in Gloucestershire he played for his home county from 1981 to 2004. Starting as a fast bowler he was soon inspired to try his hand at wicket keeping and become one of England’s finest. Known for archetypically being his ‘own man’ following a stellar career Jack went on to coach goalkeeping in professional football. The seeds of his post cricke...
Aug 14, 2022•59 min•Ep. 225
The sixth of a ten part series based on a book by Phil Denton and Micky Mellon, ‘The First 100 Days ; Lessons In Leadership From The Football Bosses.’ They will donate all proceeds to the Len Johnrose Trust which will help in the fight against motor neurone disease and that’s a good enough reason to buy this book. It is, however, a brilliant book jam packed with wisdom on the art of management and Rob is going to introduce you to it over the next ten episodes. KEY TAKEAWAYS Kaizen means micro im...
Aug 07, 2022•18 min•Ep. 224
Inspired by an article about a professional football manager and insights from highly renowned sports psychologist Dan Abrahams, who has worked at the highest coaching levels, Rob collates this wisdom and presents it for you for use in your leadership role. He is going to share with you the way to be the greatest football manager on planet Earth. KEY TAKEAWAYS The manager can be the reason for a great player's success. This is what every coach and manager aspires to. Your relationship with your ...
Jul 31, 2022•16 min•Ep. 223
Rob has encountered a number of key concepts that he would like to introduce to you. Gleaned from books, podcasts, leaders directly or from interviews, Rob distils it all down to easily applicable lessons for you to take forward in your leadership role. KEY TAKEAWAYS Be authentic. Be who you actually are and enjoy the freedom it offers and the power it gives you in your pursuits. We need to be engaged with our world in order to achieve. Keep moving forward or time will drive you backwards. Time ...
Jul 24, 2022•25 min•Ep. 222
Rob chats with Evan Burk, a former NFL and college football coach. Coach Burk has spent nearly two decades coaching elite athletes and leaders within top sports organisations to bring teams together, overcome adversity, and elevate high performers to achieve at their highest level. He uses his unique football coaching background to educate and inspire leaders, high performers, and teams for corporate clients and organisations by teaching the principles and practices learned from coaching teams a...
Jul 17, 2022•54 min•Ep. 221
The fifth of a ten part series based on a book by Phil Denton and Micky Mellon, ‘The First 100 Days ; Lessons In Leadership From The Football Bosses.’ They will donate all proceeds to the Len Johnrose Trust which will help in the fight against motor neurone disease and that’s a good enough reason to buy this book. It is, however, a brilliant book jam packed with wisdom on the art of management and Rob is going to introduce you to it over the next ten episodes. KEY TAKEAWAYS This stage is all abo...
Jul 10, 2022•19 min•Ep. 220
Bob Paisley OBE was an English professional football manager and player who played as a wing-half. He spent almost 50 years with Liverpool and is regarded, due to his achievements with the club, as one of the greatest British managers of all time. Rob talks about this icon in this episode with essential lessons that can be used from the great mans career. KEY TAKEAWAYS Bob Paisley followed Bill Shankly into the manager position at Liverpool. In 1974 after the FA Cup Final win and Bob was offered...
Jul 03, 2022•21 min•Ep. 219
In this episode Rob talks about lessons of the book “The First 100 Days ; Lessons in Leadership from the Football bosses” by Phil Denton and the links to the method of creating your own story of your career. KEY TAKEAWAYS There are three things that should be kept in mind as as a new leader. One is invite your people in to the story. Two is to explain to them why it matters and why it’s important. Three is give every member in your team a role in the story. Explain to your team what your vision ...
Jun 26, 2022•13 min•Ep. 218
Rob talks to Danny Brassell, a former inner-city teacher on a mission to bring joy back into education and the workplace by transforming struggling and reluctant readers into more passionate and proficient readers. Danny shows audiences how to make reading a life-long habit and trains leaders how to communicate their messages through effective and inspirational storytelling. KEY TAKEAWAYS Danny is a reading ambassador encouraging others to take up reading regularly and he found is vocation while...
Jun 19, 2022•48 min•Ep. 217
The fourth of a ten part series based on a book by Phil Denton and Micky Mellon, ‘The First 100 Days ; Lessons In Leadership From The Football Bosses.' They will donate all proceeds to the Len Johnrose Trust which will help in the fight against motor neurone disease and that's a good enough reason to buy this book. It is, however, a brilliant book jam packed with wisdom on the art of management and Rob is going to introduce you to it over the next ten episodes. KEY TAKEAWAYS Part 4 is all about ...
Jun 12, 2022•14 min•Ep. 216
Rob takes wisdom from “Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen. What has the autobiography of a rock star got to do with football management you may ask? Listen on and find quite a lot. KEY TAKEAWAYS Lesson number one. Life is hard. This is not a negative statement, its just the truth. Springsteen took his own path despite external pressure that was quite relentless. He developed his process and stuck to it. To those that think its all about being successful quickly, Springsteen can tell you that its ...
Jun 05, 2022•34 min•Ep. 215
Rob Interviews Joe Corrigan, who is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Football League for Manchester City, Brighton & Hove Albion, Norwich City and Stoke City as well as the England national team. They talk about how joe started out, old style leadership, past England squads, his career and how he ended up in goalkeeping coaching. KEY TAKEAWAYS Joe started out as a kid wanting to be a goalkeeper. He never wanted to play any other position. Discipline...
May 29, 2022•57 min•Ep. 214
When you are moving towards a worthwhile goal there is an almost universal consistency of sacrifice and consequently, following along, regret. Rob is inspired to define what these mean to him and experiences denoting things given up or left behind by necessity of reaching a target achievement. KEY TAKEAWAYS Common terms you will hear along your journey. will be ‘long term commitment', ‘consistency', ‘ten thousand hours', ‘persistence', and, of course ‘sacrifice'. Time with family is a common sac...
May 22, 2022•26 min•Ep. 213
The third of a ten part series based on a book by Phil Denton and Micky Mellon, ‘The First 100 Days ; Lessons In Leadership From The Football Bosses.' They will donate all proceeds to the Len Johnrose Trust which will help in the fight against motor neurone disease and that's a good enough reason to buy this book. It is, however, a brilliant book jam packed with wisdom on the art of management and Rob is going to introduce you to it over the next ten episodes. KEY TAKEAWAYS In part 3 Phil and Mi...
May 15, 2022•21 min•Ep. 212
Rob chats to 365 Football Management ltd. Director David Lavelle and asks him about his role as an experienced football agent working with successful footballers and football clubs. He asks him about how he entered the industry, his first experiences in the industry, what he does day to day, how his role has evolved over the years, the journey of young players, the attitude of managed players and their family, the reputation and changing culture of agents and how trust is utilised in management....
May 08, 2022•39 min•Ep. 211
