{
  "id": 8889923,
  "title": "Jürgen Klopp: Sieben Leadership-Lehren, die sich Chefs von ihm abschauen können",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/jurgen-klopp-sieben-leadership-lehren-die-sich-chefs-von-ihm",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-21T09:28:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/karriere/fuehrungskraefte-von-klopp-kann-man-definitiv-lernen/100242667.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Jürgen Klopp, the new Bundestrainer, possesses several leadership lessons that business executives can learn from. Roman Briker, a Leadership expert from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, highlights Klopp's charisma and joy in winning as key factors. Klopp's team lived for emotions, evident during the Champions League quarter-final against Málaga in 2013 when two late goals secured victory. Klopp's confidence in his team, even in dire situations, remains a consistent message. Briker emphasizes that charismatic leaders like Klopp have a vision, a realistic yet positive future picture, and use language that promotes team motivation and belief in themselves.\n\nAnother crucial aspect is Klopp's ability to identify and nurture untapped talent. When Klopp began at Dortmund in 2008, he had no money for star players. Instead, he built a team of overlooked players like Neven Subotic and Mats Hummels. This approach led to the Bundesliga championship in 2011, where Klopp precisely identified and utilized individual strengths. Business leaders should focus on recognizing untapped potential in their employees and fostering their growth over time, building a loyal, high-performing team that holds together, even in challenging phases.\n\nKlopp also emphasizes honesty as the currency of trust. When he took over Liverpool in 2015, the club was plagued by tradition and decades of frustration. Klopp did not sugarcoat the situation but instead openly acknowledged the club's struggles. His transparency and willingness to be vulnerable helped him gain trust from both players and fans, ultimately leading to eight titles and the Champions League in 2019. In leadership positions, transparency and maintaining faith during extended periods of slow progress are essential to building trust.\n\nLastly, Klopp's decision to leave Liverpool in January 2024, despite a lucrative contract, demonstrates the importance of knowing when to step down. Klopp's reason for stepping down was that he no longer had the energy to continue in the same intensity. His openness about his health concerns and the need for a transition allowed him to pass the torch to his successor, Arne Slot, ensuring a smooth leadership change. Business leaders should be mindful of their own energy levels and readiness to lead, ensuring they can provide the best guidance for their teams.",
  "summary": "Klopp wird neuer Bundestrainer. Der DFB gewinnt einen Motivator. Sein Führungsstil ist so gut, dass auch andere Chefs sich davon etwas abschauen können, sagt ein Forscher – und erklärt, wie.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}