Russ Farwell: Team Trainer, NHL General Manager, Owner

Russ Farwell shares how his love his job since day one.  He tried out for a junior hockey team in his teens, played one game, got the trainer position and worked his way up through coaching, general manager in both the WHL and the NHL and is now Vice President of Hockey Operations at Seattle Thunderbirds Hockey Club. Russ shares how humor has been so important in his career, along with pranks, having fun and keeping his staff happy. He's old school.  The only email address he's ever had is [email protected]. Russ gave me my start in hockey as a ticket sales rep for the Seattle Thunderbirds.  It was great to re-connect and share funny moments and stories from our careers. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | Google | Anchor Resources Seattle Thunderbirds - reach out to learn more about the team and how they work happy. Russ Farwell - connect on Linkedin, start a conversation and learn how your team can work happy too HatTrick TakeAways 1.  Remind your team to laugh everyday before they leave to go home. 2.  When you love what you do, Working Happy is easy.  It's who you are. 3.  You can't get too serious, there is always ups and downs. Want to Laugh at Work? 1) The HumorLab - join our Facebook community with over 14,000 who share their sense of humor on a daily basis.  Warning:  It's PG-13 and no politics are allowed. 2) WorkHappy™ GamPlan - is your team struggling to be at the top of their game?  This program is for professional sports teams who want to have a Championship Culture with their staff. 3) Friday Funnies - get HR approved humor at work every Friday morning that you can share with your co-workers and be the humour hero.