THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'In his book Dear England: Lessons in Leadership Gareth
Southgate shows that he was much more than a football manager. He changed the culture of the
England team - and the country' Sunday Times 'A beautiful book ... I really recommend it'
Rory Stewart 'What is remarkable is the insight it offers into Southgate's psychology and
motivation: what sustained him through the darkest times and enabled him to become an exemplary
leader' The Times 'Compelling entertaining . . . Southgate articulated a moral vision that
was beyond anything attempted by a generation of British politicians.' Guardian 'A
leadership manual' Alastair Campbell 'A tremendous book' Chris Evans 'Many of us find
ourselves called upon to be leaders at some point in our lives. Whatever meaning leadership has
for you I hope the stories I tell in these pages may resonate with your own experiences and
may even offer you some guidance.' ___________________________________________________________
As England manager in one of the highest profile roles in the country Gareth Southgate forged
a unique management style combining calm empathy with mental resilience and courageous
integrity with strong accountability. His leadership at England propelled the men's national
team to its most sustained success in fifty years reaching the 2018 Fifa World Cup semi-final
the 2022 quarter-final and the Uefa Euro 2020 and 2024 finals. In the process Southgate
revitalised and reshaped the national team's footballing identity. In Dear England: Lessons in
Leadership Southgate reveals the defining moments that forged his leadership style the
principles that informed his biggest decisions and the inner steel he developed that enabled
him to perform under the most intense public scrutiny. Learn how to: Build resilience and
define values Transform culture Shape a winning strategy Turn pressure into performance Lead
through adversity Southgate reflects on his early days as a Premier League captain his
lowest moment missing a penalty during Euro 96 through to his experiences guiding England
through four major tournaments and becoming a cultural figure whose open letter during the
Covid-19 pandemic inspired a hit West End play. Southgate's story is one of overcoming setbacks
building quiet resolve and enacting long-lasting change. Written with warmth honesty and
wisdom Southgate's inspiring book transcends football to offer modern-day leadership lessons
for any individual team or organisation.
