You're Head Judging a big event, so you finally get to sit on the main stage...but should you? Position matters -- find out why!
Category: Events
Guest Post: Planning for Failure
What will you do when things start going wrong at your next event? Prepare yourself by reading Chase Culpon's guest post on failure mode and effect analysis!
The Appeal of It All
Did you just get appealed? Here's a practical guide for communicating with your Head Judge about your ruling.
Communication and Consequences
What's in a word? Following up from last week's post, I explain how communication matters in rulings!
A Tale of Two GPs: Part Two
I've worked many events, but Grand Prix Las Vegas never felt like just another day in the office. Here's why.
A Tale of Two GPs: Part One
Preparing for the future GP Vegas by reflecting on the past.
The Shirt Doesn’t Matter
Leadership is not something you can put on or take off like a red shirt; it's something you are.
You’ve Got Mail!
Email is a fantastic way of reaching out to your Team Leads before an event. Here are some thoughts on how to make your Team Lead emails go from good to great!
The Power of Stories
Last weekend, I head judged the SCG Standard Open in Providence, Rhode Island. I have a lot of fun stories about Magic tournaments in Providence. In this article, I share some of those stories, and reflect on the power of stories to unite and inspire judges during an event.
Alphabet Soup
Confused about the many abbreviations judges use? Read all about them here!