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    The following is from John Eades' Linkedin post from April 26, 2022. Managers Delegate, Leaders Empower. Here are five ideas to consider around empowering others.I. When leaders delegate, it’s about them. When leaders empower, it’s about others. II. Empowering team members transfers belief and ownership.III. Today’s workplace requires more flexibility while still meeting organizational objectives.IV. Trust is earned through a two-way street paved by consistent action.V. People are more likely to follow through if they verbally commit to themselves...

    Courtesy of Ivan Joseph and LinkedIn The following article from April 5, 2022 is the first in a series of three from Dr. Ivan Joseph the Vice President of Student Affairs at Wilfred Laurier University, Championship winning coach, former Men's Head Coach and Athletic Director of Ryerson University and current head Coach of the Guyanese Women's Senior National team. The award winning coach and author shares his lessons from his current journey. This morning I’m writing to you...

    Courtesy of Maccabi Canada https://www.maccabicanada.com/news Two of USports and OUA coaches have been named as part of the leadership team for the 21st Maccabiah Games Team for open men's soccer. Announced on April 20th, Head Coaches Terence Dunfield (TFC) and Ilya Orlov (University of Toronto) and Team Manager Martin Painter (University of Western Ontario), have outstanding careers coaching athletes at an elite level. They will bring their winning formulas to the Masters and Open Men’s Soccer Teams in the...

    When it comes to someone developing into the best version of themselves, we’ve been tricked into believing a common myth: It’s the idea that people grow into this version of themselves on their own.  We have all thought about this or even tried it. If you just read enough, practice enough, watch enough or get enough reps, your growth and development will take of itself.  There is one big problem with this mindset; you are only going to be...

    The following is by John Eades from his "Building The Best" from April 6, 2022. Overcoming complex challenges can be tough. You’ll have moments when you feel your only option is to give up. Doubt, stress, and obstacles can come in intense waves. Challenges, especially as a leader, are a journey with many steep mountains.  But if you want to be a successful leader- the sort you were created to be, it requires looking at challenges as opportunities. Because...

    Some leaders emerge in the most trying times that inspire a whole new generation of leaders. These leaders don’t choose, they are chosen. It’s as if they have molded themselves and been shaped by their experiences to lead in moments and situations where most would run or crumble.   Enter Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The former actor and comedian turned wartime symbol of courage and leadership. When Russian President Vladimir Putin began invading Ukraine, most people assumed the smaller...

    So given that this is the "Other Football's) big day with the LA Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals in the SuperBowl, the following article by John Eades does have some relevance here with our game when it comes to lessons on leadership. The following is by the aforementioned John Eades from his "Building The Best" from Friday February 11, 2022. Every leader, good or bad, should be your teacher. It's just more fun to learn from successful...

    Excerpts of the following media release is from February 7, 2022: https://canpl.ca/article/canadian-premier-leaguecanadian-soccer-business-announce-new-consolidated-leadership-position-to-replace-cpl-commissioner. An Executive Committee was recently formed from member clubs, and is comprised of: Scott Mitchell              Managing Partner and CEO of Forge FC Dean Shillington         Chairman Pacific FC and SixFive Sports and Entertainment Co-founder Ian Allison                    President & C.O.O. Cavalry FC Derek Martin               President and Founder, HFX Wanderers FC  The Executive Committee has determined that the new role will...

    The following is courtesy of Jon Gordon and his weekly newsletter from February 7, 2022. I saw a video clip the other day of NFL Wide Receiver Odell Beckham Jr. saying "It's WE not Me" to his teammates during their recent victory over the San Francisco 49er's. You know your leadership and culture is strong when the members of your team and organization speak about and reinforce your core values and principles. It was five years ago when I met with the...