In Episode 45, Will Russell, Founder & CEO of Russell Marketing and Executive Director of Russell Gives Foundation, talks with Phil about his work with Street Soccer USA, lessons he has learned from soccer and Premier League managers, success measures, his “why,” and the sacrifices needed to reach elite status. Specifically, Will discusses:

 

• How he developed his passion for soccer and leadership, and how he got to be where he is today (1:51)
• His work with Street Soccer USA (3:57)
• Lessons he has learned from reading biographies of great managers that he has applied to his marketing work and other areas of life, including accountability and shared mission, vision, and values (7:32)
• Lessons he has learned from the beautiful game that he uses in his marriage and marketing business, including fixed vs. growth mindset (21:53)
• How different managers measure success and how he measures success in his life (33:11)
• Whether sacrifices are needed to reach elite levels in sports and other areas of life (41:12)
• Will’s “why” and how he lives it out in his life (50:29)
• His recommendations (58:58)

Resources and Links from this Episode

• Will on Twitter and LinkedIn
• Uncut Video of the Episode
• HSEL Facebook Group
• Phil and HSEL on Clubhouse -- @phildarke
• Contact Phil about DISC Training
• Jack Wilshere Goal
• The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable, by Patrick Lencioni
• Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Carol Dweck
• Wenger: My Life Lessons in Red and White, by Arsene Wenger
• Alex Ferguson: My Autobiography, by Sir Alex Ferguson
• Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones, by James Clear
• E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It, by Michael E. Gerber
• Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Wanted, by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy
• “All or Nothing: Manchester City” (Amazon Prime)
• “F1: Drive to Survive” (Netflix)
• “All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur” (Amazon Prime)