By Dina Bell-Laroche In his poignant essay on the deep sadness he experienced after the death of his cherished wife Joy Davidman, author C.S. Lewis acknowledged that he was surprised to find that death felt so much like fear. It is this line that inspired me to write this … [Read more...] about A Grief Expressed
Beyond Cultural Competence
By Dina Bell-Laroche Over the past several decades societies have endeavored, some more than others, to challenge and address injustices including racism, inequity, and exclusionary practices, primarily through legal action and awareness-raising activities. The idea of ‘cultural competence’ … [Read more...] about Beyond Cultural Competence
Queen’s University Selects the SLSG to Conduct Review of Athletics & Recreation Department
September 21, 2020 – The SLSG is pleased to announce that we will be working with Queen’s University’s Athletics & Recreation on a department review. This will involve auditing current policies and practices, reviewing the department’s governance and operations, engaging student-athletes, … [Read more...] about Queen’s University Selects the SLSG to Conduct Review of Athletics & Recreation Department
Start with Heart
In preparing for an upcoming project that focuses on leadership, current safe sport practices, and management by values, I read Scaling Leadership by R. Anderson and W. Adams. The authors have spent their life’s work developing tools that are scientifically validated and that support a more … [Read more...] about Start with Heart
Finding Our Way
Through our work, we have received hundreds of messages and calls from sport leaders across the country expressing their longing for a different way. This blog aims to shine a spotlight on the pain and suffering we witness when supporting sport organizations through difficult times and offers a few … [Read more...] about Finding Our Way
Sport Law & Strategy Group Shares Helpful Tips During COVID-19 – Update 12
The SLSG has been hosting weekly “Conversation Matters: You Ask, We Share” spending an hour with sport leaders from across the country sharing information and responding to questions on employment, insurance, leadership, financial management, grief management, and other matters related to managing … [Read more...] about Sport Law & Strategy Group Shares Helpful Tips During COVID-19 – Update 12