After years of growth, meetings, budgets, policies, committees, and operational responsibilities, organizations can sometimes lose sight of a simple truth: The organization exists because of… Read More »SECTION 150 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST Remember Why It Exists
Conflict is a normal part of every hockey organization. Different perspectives exist. Strong opinions are common. Passionate people care deeply about outcomes. As a result,… Read More »SECTION 104 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST ADDRESS CONFLICT BEFORE IT ESCALATES
One of the most dangerous structural weaknesses in Hockey organizations: allowing the organization to become dependent on individuals instead of systems. This happens constantly in… Read More »SECTION 48 — THE ORGANIZATION SHOULD FEEL BIGGER THAN ANY ONE PERSON
One of the hardest realities in hockey leadership: protecting standards will eventually make some adults uncomfortable. That is unavoidable. Strong organizations understand:leadership is not about:keeping… Read More »SECTION 47 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST PROTECT THE STANDARD, NOT THE COMFORT OF ADULTS
One of the greatest threats to modern hockey organizations: outdated leadership culture disguised as tradition. This is one of the hardest conversations in hockey because:many… Read More »SECTION 43 — THE ORGANIZATION MUST OUTGROW “OLD HOCKEY THINKING”