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SECTION 75 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST UNDERSTAND THAT PEOPLE NEED TO FEEL THEY BELONG

One of the deepest human needs inside any hockey organization: belonging. Not simply:participation. Belonging. People stay connected to organizations when they feel: valued included respected… Read More »SECTION 75 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST UNDERSTAND THAT PEOPLE NEED TO FEEL THEY BELONG

One of the most important realities in hockey leadership: leadership is not tested when things are easy. Leadership is tested when: parents are upset teams… Read More »SECTION 74 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST UNDERSTAND THAT LEADERSHIP IS EMOTIONAL REGULATION UNDER PRESSURE

SECTION 73 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST UNDERSTAND THAT CULTURE IS WHAT PEOPLE EXPERIENCE WHEN NO ONE IS PERFORMING One of the greatest misunderstandings in hockey… Read More »SECTION 73 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST UNDERSTAND THAT CULTURE IS WHAT PEOPLE EXPERIENCE WHEN NO ONE IS PERFORMING

Many hockey organizations believe:trust is built through: major announcements championship seasons big speeches successful tryouts or public messaging In reality: organizational trust is usually built… Read More »SECTION 72 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST UNDERSTAND THAT TRUST IS BUILT THROUGH THOUSANDS OF SMALL MOMENTS

One of the most powerful things a hockey organization can provide: consistency. Not perfection. Consistency. People can handle: adversity difficult seasons losses disappointment and competitive… Read More »SECTION 71 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST UNDERSTAND THAT CONSISTENCY CREATES EMOTIONAL SECURITY

One of the quietest dangers in hockey organizations: burnout rarely happens suddenly. Burnout usually develops slowly through: emotional exhaustion chronic stress constant pressure unclear expectations… Read More »SECTION 70 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST PROTECT PEOPLE FROM BURNOUT BEFORE THEY REACH IT

One of the most misunderstood concepts in hockey: accountability is often viewed as punishment instead of leadership. Many people hear:“accountability”and immediately think: criticism discipline confrontation… Read More »SECTION 69 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST UNDERSTAND THAT HEALTHY ACCOUNTABILITY IS AN ACT OF CARE

One of the most damaging leadership habits in hockey: using fear as the primary management tool. Fear appears in many forms: fear of making mistakes… Read More »SECTION 68 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST STOP BUILDING SYSTEMS AROUND FEAR

One of the hardest truths in hockey: the emotional quality of the player experience is usually determined far more by adults than by hockey itself.… Read More »SECTION 67 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST UNDERSTAND THAT ADULT BEHAVIOR DEFINES THE PLAYER EXPERIENCE

One of the biggest reasons Hockey organizations become: inconsistent emotional political unstable or exhausting is because:leadership operates differently depending on: the person the team the… Read More »SECTION 66 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST CREATE A STANDARDIZED LEADERSHIP OPERATING SYSTEM