How Soccer Explains Leadership Podcast Swiss Army Leadership with Zac Hoffman, Author and Former Pro Athlete
Nov 4, 2021
53:53
In Episode 54, Zac Hoffman, Author of Finding the Good Life as a SWALeader and former professional American football player in Europe, talking with Phil about intercultural competence, leading effectively in a foreign country, humility, playing American football in Europe, mental toughness and resilience, and helping players to overcome adversity. Specifically, Zac discusses:
- His story, how he developed his passion for football and leadership, his new book, and how he ended up playing football in Europe (2:12)
- The importance of intercultural competence in our leadership (9:23)
- Earning respect and leading effectively in a foreign country when speaking a different language (16:29)
- The importance of a humble, learning posture (20:07)
- Playing American football in countries that love the other (real) football (23:40)
- Lessons he learned when he transitioned to "the real world" after he retired from his football playing career (26:50)
- His personal why (32:11)
- Mental toughness and resilience (38:21)
- Importance of coaches helping their players overcome adversity (43:49)
- What he has learned directly from the game of American football that he has used in other areas of his life (47:13)
- His recommendation (50:31)
Resources and Links from this Episode
- Uncut Video of the Episode
- HSEL Facebook Group
- Phil and HSEL on Clubhouse -- @phildarke
- Finding the Good Life as a SWALeader: Effective Leadership in Our New World, by Zach Hoffman
- #Maxout Your Life: Strategies for Becoming an Elite Performer, by Ed Mylett