TSCS PODCAST 18: Springboard
18 | Springboard
In this podcast we are talking big ideas, actual and actionable takeaways, and lots of fun with the camp community and professionals!
On this episode, Jack Schott and Howie Grossinger are talking “old heads” and embracing change of leadership and mentorship. They discuss the importance of gaining trust from constituents like your staff’s parents and support system and how to navigate your boss being in on all team meetings when you’re leading them.
If you’re looking for a podcast that shares a great perspective about growth mindset and camp mentorship, this is the pod for you.
Producer EmJ’s takeaways:
The “Staff, not stuff” mindset is one to keep front of mind when budgeting for higher salaries over the fun of new toys.
I like the idea of setting expectations when a boss/ leader comes into a meeting as an equal member. Reminding each other that they’re there as a part of the system, not the end-all-be-all with ideas.
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Show Notes:
HOWIE GROSSINGER
Howie Grossinger is the Camp Director & Co-Owner at Camp Robin Hood.
From hiring staff and training them to the highest standards, to leading famous flagpoles and camp-wide events, Howie is camp’s main face of FUN at Camp Robin Hood.
Howie joined the Camp Robin Hood family 33 years ago and has been positively impacting campers and staff ever since.
Howie also hosts The Camp Owners Podcast.
To get in contact, email howie@camprobinhood.ca
Jack Schott
Host Jack Schott struggles with bureaucracy, loves fun, and secretly stays up late obsessing over businessy stuff. His unique perspectives come from his varied background. An engineer, Jack took the first few years post-college to travel the country visiting over 200 camps in 47 states. Building on what he saw, he co-founded Stomping Ground, a non-profit sleepaway camp inspiring radical empathy and co-founded The Summer Camp Society. In 2022, Jack trained more than 2000 camp staff at 20+ camps.
To get in contact, email jack@thesummercampsociety.com
The Summer Camp Society Podcast is edited and produced by EmJ Juszczyk.
