Red Wings general manager to discuss fundamental leadership attributes

Ken Holland, senior vice president and general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, will discuss the fundamental leadership attributes and processes that he utilized to build a winning organization as the next instalment of the Odette School of Business Breakfast with Champions speaker series, Thursday, March 1.

Ken Holland

Ken Holland.

Since his appointment as general manager of the National Hockey League franchise in 1997, Holland has become arguably the most successful executive in all of professional sport. Under his tenure, the Red Wings have compiled 741 wins, more than any other NHL team.

Detroit has won Stanley Cups in 1998, 2002 and 2008 and President’s Trophies as the regular-season champion in 2002, 2004, 2006 and 2008, as well as 10 divisional titles and five regular-season conference titles.

Thursday’s event will begin with a continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m., follow with the presentation and discussion at 8 a.m., and conclude by 9 a.m. at the Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Avenue at Tecumseh Road.

The Breakfast with Champions speaker series is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. RSVP by February 29 on a first-come, first-served basis to Barbara Barone at 519-971-3678 or e-mail bbarone@uwindsor.ca.