Many consider ice hockey to be the ultimate team game. A culture developed over 100 years emphasizes that no one is above the game, the team comes first, and the term “we” instead of “I” is most used whenever players discuss the game. The fire service attracts people from all walks of life; it truly is a direct reflection of the community. Many who join the fire service have been involved and/or enjoy athletics for the “team” aspect it provides. In the fire department we work and live in teams. Though not as high profile as major sports the team aspect of our job is just as important. This episode we look outside of the fire service family to gain some insight and perspective on leadership. We are joined by Topher Scott and Jeff Lovecchio of the Hockey Think Tank podcast; two former high level hockey players who have a passion for leadership and team building. Topher Scott is a consultant who works with clients across the country to up their leadership and team building skill and ability. Topher played NCAA Division 1 ice hockey at Cornell and has been on all sides of the game including player, coach, and scout. He shows a great understanding and a deep appreciation of leadership and how it effects the game that he has been a part of his whole life. Jeff Lovecchio has a great love for leadership and how it effects our everyday lives. He has played hockey at the highest level by playing NCAA Division 1 ice hockey at Western Michigan and 10 years professionally including time with the National Hockey League’s Boston Bruins. Jeff has built a sterling reputation using mental and physical fitness to assist his clients in reaching new heights. If you would like to speak to Jeff about personal or group leadership and team building, you can reach him at thehockeythinktank.com. To get a hold of Jeff to talk about all that he offers to help both athletes and Average Joes with physical fitness, direct message him on Instagram at @jefflovecchio. You can also access his workouts using the Train Heroic app on your phone. Come sit down at the Kitchen Table and have a listen, be ready to learn, and discover some of the differences between high level athletics and fire service leadership…I’m sure you’ll find many things that are the same as well!!!
Music For This Episode: Intro – JB by Ido Maimon Into Interview – Grinding Bones by CustomMelody Out of Interview – Gotta Keep Goin’ by MILANO Out the Door – Big Leagues by Vic Sage As always, this music can be found on artlist.io as well as all major music streaming platforms and youtube.com.
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