In this episode, Danan Flander (General Manager at Golden Guardians) answers questions live via the TSMU Discord. The questions range from: What would you consider the most valuable trait to have in a management position? How do you take that criticism and turn it to be something productive? How do you determine when you yourself have been successful or faltered at your job during a team’s high and low points? What are your day-to-day responsibilities like as a General Manager, and more!  So sit back and enjoy this week's episode!

About Danan: Iowa-born and raised, University of Iowa alum, and self-diagnosed video-game addict, Danan Flander has participated in and managed teams in esports since 2010. More than ten years in, Danan hasn’t looked back, diversifying his experience across more than 15 major competitive titles, all while continuing to amass championship trophies along the way. During his tenure at Cloud9, he claimed North America’s first and only ever Major championship in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at the ELEAGUE Major: Boston, as well as the United Kingdom’s first Stage Championship with the London Spitfire in Overwatch League’s inaugural season. Over the last four years, Danan has transitioned to working with the Golden State Warriors on their esports initiatives as they continue to expand their presence under the brand Golden Guardians.