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10 Under 30 from July 2024

Read more about the 2024 class of 10 Under 30 recipients in the July 2024 issue of SAM Magazine.
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LEADERSHIP ARTICLES

View the most recent articles on Leadership Development from SAM magazine.

September 2024
Words To Live By

“Culture statements” form the backbone of a strong company culture and talent development strategy at Arizona Snowbowl. The difficulties facing those who enter mountain resort life are well documented: long hours (and, ironically, little ski/board time), high cost of living, high expectations, “Culture statements” form the backbone of a strong company culture and talent development strategy at...
July 2024
10 Under 30

This class of 20-somethings is sure to impress with their problem-solving prowess, bright ideas, team-building skills, and passion for the industry. A self-proclaimed “lift nerd.” A calm-as-a-cucumber-in-a-crisis assistant patrol director. A “gifted clinic leader.” A viral content creator. This class of 20-somethings is sure to impress with their problem-solving prowess, bright ideas,...
March 2024
Following the Leader

Industry mentors share best practices for building and leading effective teams, including hiring the right people, setting clear priorities, and coaching crews to success. Several factors distinguish great leaders from the simply good, including the ability to build great teams. But what d Industry mentors share best practices for building and leading effective teams, including hiring...
January 2024
How To Be A Boss

Industry up-and-comers express relatable challenges, and mentors share lessons, advice, and actionable solutions. Great leaders are made, not born. Effective leadership requires a mix of knowledge, expertise, foresight, people skills, and organization. Leaders must be able to define a strateg Industry up-and-comers express relatable challenges, and mentors share lessons, advice, and...
July 2023
10 Under 30

This peer-nominated group of 20-somethings are thinkers, tinkerers, and hard workers—and they are the future leaders of our industry. They are tinkerers and thinkers. Collegiate athletes and coaches. Scholarship winners. East- and West-Coasters. Beginner and seasoned skiers and snowboarders. The This peer-nominated group of 20-somethings are thinkers, tinkerers, and hard workers—and they are...