Warmth or Competence: Do parents value one more than the other in competitive youth sport coaches?
Competence and warmth are two of the fundamental dimensions which we often judge other people (Kervyn, Bergsieker, & Fiske, 2011). Traits such as friendliness, helpfulness, sincerity, trustworthiness, and morality, all contribute to someone’s perceived warmth (Fiske, Cuddy, & Glick, 2007). In contrast, traits such as intelligence, skill, creativity, and independence all contribute to someone’s perceived…
Warmth vs. Competence
New research from Nipissing University examined the characteristics parents/guardians use to judge unknown youth hockey coaches. The findings reveal that parents/guardians determined the coach to be less suitable if they’re perceived to lack competence, whereas a perceived lack of warmth did not have similar consequences. Read more about the findings and what they mean for…
Intellectual humility
“Intellectual humility”, often related to open-mindedness, is linked to four key leadership characteristics: respect for other viewpoints; not being intellectually overconfident; separating one’s ego from one’s intellect; and willingness to revise one’s own viewpoint. However, philosophers argue the most effective leaders have one additional characteristic – “openness to experience”, which makes them curious enough to…
True Sport Selection Process
Two new True Sport resources are designed to help sport organizations put values at the centre of coach and player selection processes. The Coach Selection Process resource provides practical tools to support the identification of coaches that are committed to values-based sport. The Player Selection Process resource supports a selection approach that is designed to…
Reading the Game
Scanning, or “reading the game”, is an important skill that should be learned from a young age. However, research has discovered that new coaches are more likely to focus on technical skills, at the expense of tactical skill development. The findings support the use of coach education and mentoring to promote the value of scanning…
Unpaid Interns
Many sport organizations rely on unpaid interns to provide valuable workplace opportunities to students and young professionals, and boost capacity during busy times. However, some unpaid intern positions are contrary to employment laws in Canada. On #ThrowbackThursday, learn more in this “old but good” 2014 blog from the Sport Law & Strategy Group.
Resolving Conflict: The Power of Dialogue and Authentic Apology
Healthy conflict is an important part of productive work relationships, but the moment that conflict morphs into something more insidious, issues ensue. In the world of sport we often praise a win-at-all-costs approach to any challenge. When a prospective opponent faces us, we put up our fists, ready to defend our territory. Has this mentality…
Sport Leaders Retreat
The Sport Leaders Retreat is a “leadership development boot camp” for sport leaders from provincial/territorial, national and multi-sport organizations, hosted by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport and the Sport Law & Strategy Group, with funding from Sport Canada. Today’s blog, by Sport Leaders Retreat facilitator Dina Bell-Laroche, shares insight from previous participants about…
Investing in Leaders is Smart Risk Management Strategy
The Sport Leaders Retreat is a “leadership development boot camp” for sport leaders from provincial/territorial, national and multi-sport organizations. Hosted by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport and the Sport Law & Strategy Group, the program is designed to help sport leaders access to new ways of relating to self, others and the world…
Women Leaders – Americas Paralympic Region
This weekend, current and future women leaders from across the America’s gathered in Ottawa. The three-day event was the start of an eight-month project to increase and enhance the participation and representation of women in leadership roles in the Americas Paralympic Region, hosted by the National Paralympic Committees of Canada and Peru with support from…