Learning and Leading with Jordan Gardner, Chairman of FC Helsingor

His story and his journey from playing soccer in California to owning multiple European soccer (i.e., football) clubs (1:04)

What he learned from the game of soccer that he uses in his business/entrepreneurial ventures (3:18)

Why it is so important in the world of football (and business) for clubs and organizations to have a healthy board and healthy relationships really between the boards, executives, owners, and managers (5:20)

The challenges of working with others from different cultures, and how to earn the respect of others in cross-cultural work (8:15)

How leaders need to surround themselves with people smarter and better than them (10:17)

The critical importance of a humble, learning posture in leadership (12:14)

How he measures success in his club and the keys to reaching that success (15:55)

How to acquire and retain the right people in a business that is extremely transient (19:58)

The need for more sophistication in player development and recruiting (22:36)

Making business decisions in the context of a football club (27:04)

The Chairman/Manager relationship when making difficult decisions (29:50)

The critical importance of managers being strong and healthy leaders who lead well beyond the game (32:37)

The important role of networking and connections in football and business (38:47)

The impact of no fans and empty stadiums on the players and clubs (43:05)