Bald Leadership

Jayne Mallin is a real professional as well as a real person. She’s got an amazing personal life story that took from suddenly finding herself as a single Mom to getting herself through law school, and now leading a 174 person team of committed professionals as Chief Executive Officer of Legal Aid Saskatchewan. We talked about purpose, laughing at self, and the challenges of managing oneself. This is one of our favourites!   🌐 www.BaldLeadership.ca Legal Aid Saskatchewan | LinkedIn Jayne Mallin | LinkedIn

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).   🌐 www.BaldLeadership.ca Kerry Joseph | Facebook Kerry Joseph | LinkedIn Kerry Joseph | Instagram Kerry Joseph | Chicagobears.com

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).  🌐 www.BaldLeadership.ca Praxis Consulting inc. | LinkedIn

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.   🌐 www.BaldLeadership.ca Jim Hopson | LinkedIn

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).   🌐 www.BaldLeadership.ca Real Cops Reel Life | YouTube Real Cops Reel Life (@realcopsreellife) | Instagram

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!    🌐 www.BaldLeadership.ca   Evan Bray, O.O.M. | LinkedIn Evan Bray (@evanbrayshow) | Instagram The Evan Bray Show | Facebook

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…   🌐 www.BaldLeadership.ca   Shannon Friesen | LinkedIn Saskatoon Construction Association | LinkedIn

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. 🌐 www.BaldLeadership.ca Tony Playter | LinkedIn Regina & District Chamber of Commerce | LinkedIn

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!   🌐 www.BaldLeadership.ca   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 Music Credit: https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=124924

Jeffrey shares his amazing journey from his parents sacrifices to graduating from Harvard to assembling the NBA’s “Dream Team” for the ‘92 Olympics (such as Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson’, Larry Bird and other greats), to leading Right to Play, to becoming CFL Commissioner, to his current role as CEO of TVO. He shares his life lessons and his need to invest himself in a purpose. Kavis and Collin get real insight into Jeffrey’s personal world, the foundations that his parents gave him and his sense of obligation to do things for others. Of course, there’s a bunch of “cuttin’ up and laughing” as Collin finds a bunch of jewelry.     www.BaldLeadership.ca https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-l-orridge-932a03118?originalSubdomain=ca Jeffrey L. Orridge | TVO.me Jeffrey L. Orridge - CFL.ca   Music Credit: https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=124924

As Executive Chairman (and former CEO) of MELCOR Developments, Tim shares his very personal experiences on the need to lead his father’s business after his sudden death, his deeply instilled obligation to community and people and how values are the most important factor in succession. As usual, the guys have some good chuckles.   🌐 www.baldleadership.ca 🌐Melcor Developments | LinkedIn    Music Credit: https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=124924

Collin and Kavis have a great conversation with Mallory Outerbridge… former professional soccer player and member of Canada Soccer’s Women’s National Team and now current media sales executive and Assistant Coach with the University of Regina Women’s Soccer team. Mallory gives an executive view of transitioning from a leader on the field to developing as a leader in the business and preparing others for success. She talks about her hero’s and leaders in her life and gives great lessons in how she sets criteria for selecting mentors to help others grow. Collin talks about “craft camp."   www.baldleadership.com   https://www.reginacougars.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/coaches/mallory-outerbridge/1093   https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallory-outerbridge-28a66196/   Music Credit: https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=124924

Kerry Joseph became a Canadian Football League legend as a Quarterback playing for Ottawa, Toronto, Edmonton and Saskatchewan Roughriders, where he led the team to win a Grey Cup. He also has become known as an impact QB coach with the Seattle Seahawks coaching the likes of Russell Wilson and Geno Smith. Kerry speaks raw and honestly about his life; talks about his perspective on setting a group culture; and what he calls the 7 C’s that exceptional leaders need - Calling, Character, Competence, Courage, Commitment, Compassion and having a Compelling vision. Collin “encourages” Kerry to tell all sorts of embarrassing stories about Kavis. Get ready…   🌐 www.baldleadership.ca 🌐https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-joseph-6b76852b/   🎵 Music Credit: https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=124924

Based on popular demand, Kavis shares deep insight into his demonstrated leadership with emphasis on the intellectual, communal and emotional factors that he finds critical for high performing leadership. His philosophy has been shared with several audiences and written about in key business circulars such Industry West Magazine. It’s a must listen to episode!!! As usual, he and Collin laugh about another unfortunate mishap...this time when going to purchase some “tea”.   🌐 www.baldleadership.ca 🌐 https://industrywestmagazine.com/features/kavis-reed-breaks-the-ice-on-leadership-in-safety/   🎵 Music Credit: https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=124924

Tracy Arno is the Founder and CEO of Essence Recruitment, a specialized executive and leadership recruitment firm with offices in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Kavis and Collin pick Tracy’s brain about her journey in business leadership and the need for leaders to evolve with the needs of those we lead. We have some funny conversations about focussing on the humans in her business, the identification of leaders and the dynamics of culture in an organization. Collin tries not to set off the smoke alarm again…   www.BaldLeadership.ca https://essencerecruitment.ca https://www.linkedin.com/company/essence-recruitment/ http://linkedin.com/in/tracyarnorecruiting   Twitter: @EssenceRecruit , @essenceTracyA IG: tracy_arno, essencerecruitmemt    Music Credit: https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=124924

This was another fun 2-part discussion with Perrin Beatty the current CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, former CEO of CBC, former Chancellor and former Cabinet Minister under 3 Prime Ministers. Kavis and Collin hear about Perrin’s inspiration from PM John Diefenbaker of Saskatchewan, his relationship with former PM Brian Mulroney and Premier Peter Lougheed, and the leadership of Charles Stanfield.  These guys cover everything from their observations of tribalism and polarization to civility and diversity in Canada. A phone fell in a toilet…   www.BaldLeadership.ca https://chamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Perrin_Beatty_Biography.pdf   Music Credit: https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=124924

This was another fun 2-part discussion with Perrin Beatty the current CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, former CEO of CBC, former Chancellor and former Cabinet Minister under 3 Prime Ministers. Kavis and Collin hear about Perrin’s inspiration from PM John Diefenbaker of Saskatchewan, his relationship with former PM Brian Mulroney and Premier Peter Lougheed, and the leadership of Charles Stanfield.  These guys cover everything from their observations of tribalism and polarization to civility and diversity in Canada. A phone fell in a toilet…   www.BaldLeadership.ca https://chamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Perrin_Beatty_Biography.pdf   Music Credit: https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=124924

Kavis and Collin have another interesting “controversy free” conversation with former Director of Education and CEO of the Saskatchewan Roughriders Jim Hopson.  In this 2 part series, Jim shares his life journey through school, sport and leadership. He shares some key learnings and important personal reflections… not just from his amazing decade as Rider CEO but also living life right now.   Collin brought some nice cupcakes.     www.BaldLeadership.ca http://linkedin.com/in/jim-hopson-2047aa111   Jim’s Book “Running the Riders” - https://www.amazon.ca/Running-Riders-Decade-Canadas-Team-ebook/dp/B019D3YV22   Music Credit: https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=124924

Kavis and Collin have another interesting “controversy free” conversation with former Director of Education and CEO of the Saskatchewan Roughriders Jim Hopson.  In this 2 part series, Jim shares his life journey through school, sport and leadership. He shares some key learnings and important personal reflections… not just from his amazing decade as Rider CEO but also living life right now. Collin brought some nice cupcakes.     www.BaldLeadership.ca http://linkedin.com/in/jim-hopson-2047aa111   Jim’s Book “Running the Riders” - https://www.amazon.ca/Running-Riders-Decade-Canadas-Team-ebook/dp/B019D3YV22   Music Credit: https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=124924

Kavis and Collin talk to former Television News Broadcaster, media executive, and current CEO of Junior Achievement Jennifer Martin. Listen as she walks through her journey through leadership. While there are a lot laughs, they also dive into the impacts of tragic loss while still having to lead. There are deep learnings about empathy and listening. Kavis wishes he could be on the beach too.    www.BaldLeadership.ca http://linkedin.com/in/jennifer-martin-b6873796   Music Credit: https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=124924