Welcome to the Judge Academy module on Leadership vs. Authority. During this module, we’ll go over the differences between leadership and authority, discuss the importance of those differences, and talk about how to leverage both leadership and authority to become a better judge. Authority is a separate concept that is often confused with leadership. In […]

Hi everyone, and welcome to this Judge Academy module on Presence, part of the L3 Pillar ‘Leadership, Presence, and Charisma’ written by Niels Viaene, a level 3 judge from Belgium. In this presentation, we will go over definitions and interpretations of the concept, and move into tips and tricks to improve this quality.

Welcome to the Judge Academy lesson on “Being Approachable”. It can often be difficult for a judge to approach someone who is in a position of authority, either an explicit one, like a Team Lead or Head Judge role, or implicit, such as a difference in certification level or experience in as a judge. While […]

Welcome to the Judge Academy module on When Mistakes Happen. In this module, we’ll talk about the reality that mistakes will be made, the contexts in which they’ll be made, some causes of mistakes, and what to do when you or someone else makes a mistake. And I do mean “when”, because we all will. […]