Why Has Mikel Arteta, Manager of One of the Most Successful Soccer Clubs in the World, Gone Public About Having His DNA Mapped?

He manages one of the most successful soccer clubs in the world and is the elite leader every CEO wants to talk to. So why has Mikel Arteta decided to go public on having his own DNA mapped?

The Arsenal boss explains why prioritizing your health is the foundation of good leadership and whether the skills that drive success in the sporting arena can translate to the corporate world.

Mikel Arteta is in his longevity era

The Arsenal manager is starting to think about his long-term health. He spoke to GQ about the results of his recent genome sequencing test and what he does to stay fit during long days on the pitch

Why has Mikel Arteta, manager of one of the most successful soccer clubs in the world, gone public about having his DNA mapped?

Mikel Arteta tells me he is not a fan of the word pressure, an external force that may make leaders freeze. He prefers to talk about expectation, desire, and fulfilling tasks. “It’s about putting a lot of focus on leading yourself,” he says. “And making very clear who you want to be, what you want […]