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John Cairney

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Brisbane
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Why we need an industry database on sports leadership - SportsPro

Why we need an industry database on sports leadership - SportsPro

University of Queensland researchers John Cairney and Stephen Townsend reflect on the importance of leadershi…

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Mastering paradox: Leading sports organisations through uncertainty and innovation - SportsPro

Mastering paradox: Leading sports organisations through uncertainty and innovation - SportsPro

University of Queensland researchers John Cairney and Stephen Townsend outline the crucial role of paradoxica…

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Emotional intelligence and leadership in an exponentially changing world - SportsPro

Emotional intelligence and leadership in an exponentially changing world - SportsPro

University of Queensland researchers John Cairney and Veronique Richard explore how combining emotional intel…

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Cultivating a virtuous cycle of leadership and organisational resilience in sports - SportsPro

Cultivating a virtuous cycle of leadership and organisational resilience in sports - SportsPro

University of Queensland researchers John Cairney and Veronique Richard explore the meaning and importance of…

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'A moral imperative and a strategic advantage': Why we're promoting women in sports leadership - ...

'A moral imperative and a strategic advantage': Why we're promoting women in sports leadership - ...

Achieving gender equality in leadership roles is not just a moral imperative but also a strategic advantage. …

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From the Dance Floor to the F1 Track: Rethinking Sport Leadership

From the Dance Floor to the F1 Track: Rethinking Sport Leadership

Business leadership today isn't just about shifting between big-picture and detailed thinking. It's about doi…

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The Traditional Sport Mindset Can Be a Trap When Tech Advances

The Traditional Sport Mindset Can Be a Trap When Tech Advances

Traditional sports mindsets are deeply ingrained, especially among those who grew up watching and playing fam…

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Brisbane 2032 Olympics: Global trends organisers must consider

Brisbane 2032 Olympics: Global trends organisers must consider

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Why the best sport leaders today might be the most "in-different"

Why the best sport leaders today might be the most "in-different"

Would you be surprised if we told you that to successfully deliver the Brisbane 2032 Summer Olympics, we will…

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The Traditional Sport Mindset Can Be a Trap When Tech Advances

The Traditional Sport Mindset Can Be a Trap When Tech Advances

Traditional sports mindsets are deeply ingrained, especially among those who grew up watching and playing fam…

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Savvy athletes and new technology are flipping traditional sports marketing on its head

Savvy athletes and new technology are flipping traditional sports marketing on its head

The convergence of AI, data mining, immersive technology and the creator economy is drastically changing the …

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When athletes are both product and producer

When athletes are both product and producer

NOT so long ago, life was pretty simple for sports leagues and teams when it came to connecting with fans: th…

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Why Torpedo Bats Might Not Be Baseball's Next Big Thing

Why Torpedo Bats Might Not Be Baseball's Next Big Thing

Baseball history is filled with gear innovations that generated buzz, then faded. What separates the gear tha…

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Technology has helped para athletes compete for decades. But it can also create an unfair advanta...

Technology has helped para athletes compete for decades. But it can also create an unfair advanta...

While technology presents challenges around fairness, it also offers solutions.

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Why Australia's Olympic funding changes might widen the gap between rich and poor sports

Why Australia's Olympic funding changes might widen the gap between rich and poor sports

A new Olympic funding strategy aims to boost the finances of smaller Australian sports like table tennis - bu…

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Celebrating the Olympics

Celebrating the Olympics

A note from the editor: In recognition of the upcoming Olympics, The Sports Journal has "temporarily" allowed…

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