How Soccer Explains Leadership Podcast Self-Leadership and Pursuing Your Dreams with Jay Demerit, CEO of Rise and Shine, Former USMNT Player, and Former Captain of Watford FC and Whitecaps FC
Feb 17, 2022
59:09
In Episode 69, Jay Demerit, Chief Energy Officer of Rise and Shine and former USMNT player, and former Captain of Watford FC and Whitecaps FC, talks with Phil about the pros and cons of specialization, self-leadership, self-belief, his personal why, the "inside" and "outside" game, what we can learn about leadership from the bench, and the work he is doing with Rise and Shine. Specifically, Jay discusses:
- His story, his incredible journey to the Premier League and USMNT, how he developed his passion for soccer and leadership, and how he got to where he is today (1:48)
- His thoughts on specialization in one sport and whether it is good or bad for athletes (6:00)
- How he got excited about and focused on his classes as a kid (16:15)
- His favorite sport as a kid (19:41)
- His personal why and purpose, and how he is living it out in his life (22:17)
- How self-belief and self-leadership are keys to discernment and perseverance in life (26:22)
- The "Inside" Game and the "Outside" Game (30:37)
- The importance of leaders leading themselves with excellence first before they can lead their teams with excellence (36:15)
- What he learned from his time on the bench as a substitute (42:58)
- His Rise and Shine organization and how it is impacting youth in great ways (48:03)
- How he uses lessons learned in soccer in his parenting (52:30)
- His recommendations (56:55)
Resources and Links from this Episode
- Rise and Shine website
- "Rise and Shine: The Jay Demerit Story"
- "Are you ready for a sunny day?" (TED Talk)
- Uncut Video of the Episode
- HSEL Facebook Group
- Coaching the Bigger Game information
- Warrior Way information
- Phil Darke's email address