SAM Coverage
leadership
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Monarch Mountain Names Chris Haggerty as GM
SAM Magazine—Salida, Colo., Sept. 24, 2024—Monarch Mountain has appointed Chris Haggerty as the new general manager of the ski area. Haggerty succeeds retiring GM…
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SAM Names Summit Series Mentors, Mentee Applications Due Sept. 13
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., Sept. 4, 2024—Nine mentors have been named for the seventh annual SAM Summit Series leadership development program, which will explore the theme…
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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…
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The Basics of Internal Communications
Tips and tools to help dial in your electronic communications with staff. The word communication is derived from the Latin verb communicare, meaning “to…
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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…
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Russ Coloton, Kenny Hess Named NSAA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
SAM Magazine—Lakewood, Colo., May 1, 2024—Russ Coloton and Kenny Hess will receive the 2024 National Ski Area Association (NSAA) Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes individuals…
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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.…
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Introducing the 2024 SAMMY Leadership Award Honorees
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., March 29, 2024—Four outstanding individuals have been recognized with a 2024 SAMMY Leadership Award for their forward-thinking, boots-on-the-ground dedication, and caring…
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How To Be A Boss
Industry up-and-comers express relatable challenges, and mentors share lessons, advice, and actionable solutions. This story is from the SAM print archive Subscribers can read the…
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Leadership Development Mountain Department
Strong leadership drives strong mountain operations. The Leadership Development Department explores management skills, team communication, training programs, coaching, and workplace culture strategies that help…
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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.…
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Where Are They Now?
We checked in with a few past “10 Under 30″s to see what they’re up to, learn how they got there, and get their…
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Reinventing Resilience
Individual resiliency is key to organizational success. This story is from the SAM print archive Subscribers can read the full digitized article online — along…
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Values Lead the Way
When leadership has defined values, organizations can grow and thrive. This story is from the SAM print archive Subscribers can read the full digitized…
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Rules of Engagement
By focusing on relationship building, resorts and communities both win. This story is from the SAM print archive Subscribers can read the full digitized…
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Training Gains
A simple formula to help operators make the business case for staff learning and development intiatives—and measure the ROI. This story is from the…
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10 Under 30
This year’s class of 20-somethings are adept problem solvers, team players, and emerging leaders at their resorts. In a season where staffing shortages and…
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We Need Women in Operations
Female mountain ops pros are breaking into the boys’ club. Here’s why our industry will be better off with more women in the field.…