EP.42 - Dane Jackson - Leadership, Coaching and Mentorship - a podcast by Jason Podollan

Dane Jackson was a what some might call a journeyman pro hockey player.

He was drafted in the 3rd round by the Canucks and went on to play 671 AHL games 45 NHL games with 8 different teams.  He wore a letter (C or an A) on 5 of those teams and was recognized as a leader throughout his career.

Dane took the role of leader seriously. He knew what it took to be a professional - consistency, preparation, integrity... and HE MADE THOSE AROUND HIM BETTER. 

True leaders lift others up and Dane had a remarkable ability to do just that. In this episode we uncover just how valuable his presence was to other aspiring players toward the end of his playing career.

When you have a 600 game NHL veteran,  reflecting on their career saying, "I wanted to be like Dane Jackson," you know you have a special individual on your hands.

After his retirement Dane entered the coaching ranks and has been a part of the staff at University of North Dakota, his alma mater, for the past 15 seasons. He loves giving back to those who want to be better and in this episode we talk about all the intangible "human" traits that make you a better hockey player.

When I originally requested this interview, my main motivation was to untangle some of the controversy of the Mitchell Miller saga. Miller was playing for Jackson at UND prior to his release from the program. Although we do touch on Mitchell, this interview turned out to be much much more than that.

Dane Jackson is a class act. He is a leader. He also happens to be a great coach and role model.

I am honored to have him on the pod.

Enjoy this fantastic guide on how to be a better leader, teammate, and high performer.  

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