What Messi Understood About Leadership That Ronaldo Didn’t
What Messi Understood About Leadership That Ronaldo Didn’t Long before this year’s World Cup, the opening chapter of Surrender To Lead explored Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s different approaches to leadership. One tried to control the outcome. The other trusted the team. The difference isn't just visible in how they played. It's visible in what they achieved. This week’s newsletter is adapted from the opening chapter of Surrender to Lead, and appropriate to post today as Messi takes the field once again. Enjoy! Want to read the full article? Click Here!
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