Bald Leadership

Kerry Joseph - “It’s NOT about ME“

It was fun getting back together with KJ and having him share again with us. As a Saskatchewan Roughrider great, Kerry Joseph not only led the team to a Grey Cup win, he left a model of leadership for entire league. 
Yes, we talked about his journey as a player to an assistant positional coach with Seattle Seahawks to now the quarterback coach with the legendary Chicago Bears. Amongst all the laughs, he shares deeply about the positive leadership impact of his late father (and we all teared up a bit).
 
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Kerry Joseph | Facebook
Kerry Joseph | LinkedIn
Kerry Joseph | Instagram
Kerry Joseph | Chicagobears.com

Valerie Sluth, Founder of Praxis Consulting - “It’s All About the Impact”

Well, this was a cool one. Valerie Sluth is really well known as founder of Saskatchewan based Praxis Consulting, Saskatchewan’s largest independently owned management and strategy consultancy firm. She’s also a super engaged community member who has led chambers of commerce, been a student coach, and inspirer of female entrepreneurs. She also has nice hair (we might be a touch jealous). 
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Praxis Consulting inc. | LinkedIn

Jim Hopson - “Tell It Like It Is”

This episode with Jim Hopson was recorded a few weeks before his passing. We honour him as a builder, a community leader and most of all, a friend.Jim not only lived a successful career as an Education and Professional Football Executive with Saskatchewan Roughriders but invested himself heavily in the Saskatchewan community to help make it better for everyone.Thank you so much Jim, you’ve taught us so much.
 
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Jim Hopson | LinkedIn

Constable Steve Watkins, RCMP - “The Joy is in the Discipline”

Contrary to popular belief, guests are not actually required to be bald to be on the show (it’s only a joke). Well, Steve took things seriously and, well…came bald!
Even with the fun, Steve dives deep into the reasons why he and his wife started @RealCopsReelLife (see links below) and their desire to support first responder families in terms of the physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. Their channel literally supports thousands across Canada!!
This was an engaging conversation where Steve shares his own past personal struggles and triumphs. We talked about family, haircuts and Collin’s near brushes with the law (again).
 
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Real Cops Reel Life | YouTube
Real Cops Reel Life (@realcopsreellife) | Instagram
 

Evan Bray, Host of the Evan Bray Show - Sounds Like You Had an Interesting “Pat Down!”

As the Former Chief of Police for the Regina Police Services, and now host of the Evan Bray Show, Evan shares a cool story… he started in radio, moved into police services and 30 years later, he’s back to radio again (what’s old in new again??).
Evan shared his life’s journey through leadership from a young student leader (with a couple mess ups), to the joys and personal challenges of leading a modern police service during difficult social situations. Evan comments on Kavis’ shoes and helps comfort Collin following his “interesting” airport pat down experience (you don’t want to miss this).
We laughed and learned…really appreciate this guy! 
 
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Evan Bray, O.O.M. | LinkedIn
Evan Bray (@evanbrayshow) | Instagram
The Evan Bray Show | Facebook
 
 
 

Shannon Friesen, CEO - The Very Reluctant Leader

Shannon was an awesome guest! She shared her first story of leadership when she met a young autistic child and learning how to connect with her. Little did she know that interaction would lead down a path to where she was pushed (and supported) into leadership.
Shannon has since been the lead executive for organizations as the Autism Society, Fire Chief Association, YWCA, Saskatoon Construction Association and co-leading 5 associations through transformation. Pretty cool!
While we spend an inordinate amount of time on shoes, we also hear of her personal passion, painful experiences, and transformations in her leadership. This is pretty motivating. Kavis quotes poetry…
 
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Shannon Friesen | LinkedIn
Saskatoon Construction Association | LinkedIn
 

Tony Playter, CEO Regina and District Chamber of Commerce - “Tony! Come with me…”

Tony is the CEO of Regina & District Chamber of Commerce and joins us in the studio to share his journey through leadership but mostly what he’s learned from other community leaders to be able to do what he does now. 
 
Having a start in communications, he met community leaders who demonstrated how to lead during tough times. This was a wonderful episode to open our season.
 
P.S. Tony shows Collin and Kavis how to match shoes to shirt.
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Tony Playter | LinkedIn
Regina & District Chamber of Commerce | LinkedIn

Len Rhodes ICD.D - “Values, Community, and the RIGHT Way” (Hey, there’s some Free Candy!!)

This was one of the most enjoyable and powerful conversations yet! Len Rhodes has been the Senior Vice-President and Global General Manager for Reebok and CCM, and sales leader for global brands like Heinz and Molson's.  He’s been the Chair of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, and CEO of the Canadian Football League’s Edmonton Elks. His humour and enthusiasm for business leadership stems from his working class roots in Cote-des-Neiges (one of Canada’s most diverse communities) and routes through leading sales roles eventually landing in Alberta where he resides today and presently engaged as a Corporate Director (ALGC, WCL).   
Len shares his journey with Kavis and Collin, sharing his insights on strategy, values proposition and how they related to culture in an organization. His description of the “Power Triangle” - Performance, Community, and the Experience of a consumer is the stuff of a Master Class. Len also gets concerned about Kavis’ fear of water and Collin’s find of “free candy.” Tons of fun and moving moments in this one!
 
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Len Rhodes, ICD.D | LinkedIn 
Reebok: Overview | LinkedIn 
CCM Hockey: Overview | LinkedIn 
The Kraft Heinz Company: Overview | LinkedIn 
Molson Coors Beverage Company: Overview | LinkedIn 
Edmonton Chamber of Commerce: Overview | LinkedIn 
Canadian Football League: Overview | LinkedIn 
Edmonton Elks: Overview | LinkedIn 
AGLC: Overview | LinkedIn 
Western Canadian Lottery Corporation | LinkedIn
Concordia University: Overview | LinkedIn
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