Always learning: Nigel Adkins
Seeing life as an opportunity for constant and never-ending learning and growth. Nigel Adkins has managed several top football teams in his time, but he's best known for working wonders at Southampton. He secured back-to-back promotions from League One up into the Premier League, lifting the club 51 places in the process. Nigel is known as one of football's most likeable characters, and his uplifting social media videos have become something of a sensation during the Covid-19 lockdown. Nigel's distinctive outlook has been dubbed "Adkinism" by many fans of the clubs he's managed, and it's about gratitude, positivity and making the most of the day, topics discussed in this episode. Other topics covered include honesty, the benefit of mentors and role-models, satisfying relationships, effective communication and developing a growth mindset in all areas of life. @simonmundie