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    The following post is from John Eades at LearnLoft from June 8, 2021. Skill development is a never-ending process. Not only do the great ones in any field recognize this, but they have a borderline obsession to develop and improve their skills daily. Merriam Webster defines a skill as “the ability to use one’s knowledge effectively and readily in execution or performance.” Skills are often divided into domain-general and domain-specific. For example, golf is a general skill; driving, putting,...

    15 June 2021
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    The following is courtesy of Dr. Ivan Joseph, V.P. Student Affairs: Wilfrid Laurier University, a Keynote Speaker, Award-Winning Coach and Author from June 1, 2021.   3 ideas for excellence: 1) Raise expectations gradually As an educator, I decided to bring out the best in my team on the academic level. So, I set the GPA minimum at 2.25 as a requirement to make the team. As expected, I was met with grumblings, but sure enough, everyone met the standard. The...

    5 June 2021
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    Courtesy of "Building the Best" Weekly Newsletter The following is from May 27, 2021 by John Eades: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-top-skills-make-great-leader-john-eades/?trk=eml-email_series_follow_newsletter_01-hero-1-title_link&midToken=AQGgWYn8AI_qww&fromEmail=fromEmail&ut=2Les0hDZ08G9M1 Skill development is a never-ending process. Not only do the great ones in any field recognize this, but they have a borderline obsession to develop and improve their skills daily. Merriam Webster defines a skill as “the ability to use one's knowledge effectively and readily in execution or performance.” Skills are often divided into domain-general and domain-specific. For example, golf is a...

    2 June 2021
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    Leadership Mental Health Strategy

    Image courtesy of The Guardian https://amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.theguardian.com/football/2021/may/27/importance-of-confidence-in-football-how-cultivate-it Excerpts of the following story by Ben Welch for the Blizzard https://theblizzard.co.uk/ are courtesy if The Guardian from May 27, 2021 https://amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.theguardian.com/football/2021/may/27/importance-of-confidence-in-football-how-cultivate-it Psychologists and players share their tips for staying self-assured – and explain why the trick could be in your left hand By Ben Welch for The BlizzardBen Welch Kepa Arrizabalaga is on his knees, hands on hips, watching Southampton’s Che Adams wheel away to an empty corner of Stamford Bridge. Celebratory screams echo around a...

    29 May 2021
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    Black Coaches of Canada Leadership Mentorship

    Courtesy of BCCA https://thebcca.com/bcca-announces-2021-black-female-coach-program-bfcmp-members/ Excerpts of this story are courtesy of the Black Canadian Coaches Association posted on May 25, 2021: https://thebcca.com/bcca-announces-2021-black-female-coach-program-bfcmp-members/ The Black Canadian Coaches Association (BCCA), in partnership with the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC), are pleased to announce the mentors for the second year of the Black Female Coach Mentorship Program (BFCMP). The BFCMP is a program funded by the CAC geared towards creating Black female mentorship, coach professionalization and leadership development opportunities to Black and Afro-mixed identifying women across Canada. Through...

    28 May 2021
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    Leadership

    The following is courtesy of the LearnLoft by John Eades from May 25, 2021: https://learnloft.com/2021/05/25/how-great-leaders-overcome-the-current-talent-shortage/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=How+Great+Leaders+Overcome+Talent+Shortages&utm_campaign=Newsletter+5%2F27&vgo_ee=gleiqJUDlquRWK2oix4YczpxdzkQNl9LgdxZ9pnzLRY%3D There is no shortage of challenges facing leaders today. Leading remote teams, communicating the company return to the office policy, navigating a rapidly changing market, and handling a constricted supply chain, just to name a few. While these are all legitimate constraints, there is one challenge rising above the rest, acquiring talented professionals.   Don’t just take my word for it; the stats regarding acquiring talent in the...

    28 May 2021
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    Coach Leadership

    The following excerpt of this story is courtesy of Breaking the Lines by James Lloyd published on May 22, 2021 https://breakingthelines.com/opinion/roy-hodgson-the-most-disrespected-mind-in-the-game/ Image courtesy of Getty Images After managing sixteen different clubs and four national teams, over a staggering 45-year career, Roy Hodgson has announced he will retire from management at the end of the season. The 73-year-old will lead Crystal Palace out at Anfield on Sunday, in what will be his final time in the dugout.  He’ll be...

    26 May 2021
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    Leadership OUA Women in Sport

    The following story was posted on the OUA website on May 19, 2021 https://oua.ca/news/2021/5/19/general-oua-launches-dedicated-women-in-sport-website.aspx Courtesy of Ontario University Athletics https://oua.ca/news/2021/5/19/general-oua-launches-dedicated-women-in-sport-website.aspx Burlington, Ont. – Ontario University Athletics (OUA) is pleased to officially launch a new conference website dedicated to the celebration and spotlight of women in sport. The new website will serve as an ever-evolving resource aimed at providing relevant information and opportunities, celebrating the accomplishments, and sharing the voices of the OUA’s female stakeholders, all in one centralized location. Said OUA President & CEO...

    21 May 2021
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    CCAA In Memoriam Leadership OCAA

    Courtesy of Redeemer University Athletics https://redeemerroyals.ca/news/2021/5/5/general-the-passing-of-dave-mantel.aspx The following post is courtesy of Redeemer University Athletics May 5, 2021. https://redeemerroyals.ca/news/2021/5/5/general-the-passing-of-dave-mantel.aspx A Legacy of Athletic Excellence and Christian Character The Redeemer community is mourning the loss of David Mantel, who passed away May 4, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mantel was a beloved and long-time member of the community, first as a student and athlete, then as a coach and most recently as Redeemer's first and only full-time athletic director.  Source:...

    18 May 2021
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    Leadership

    Courtesy of Robert Glazer Friday Forward https://www.robertglazer.com/friday-forward/learning-delegation/ May 13, 2021 Recently, I spoke to a group of new managers at our company about the crucial lessons I’ve learned in my own leadership journey. At the top of the list was learning to delegate.  I still remember how, in the early years of the business, I was in charge of nearly every function and struggled to let go. It was exhausting.  I have seen this same theme crop up repeatedly at our company: virtually...

    15 May 2021
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