It started in Muskoka.
A room full of leaders.
And then—that moment.
I saw it.
A shift. A spark. A lightbulb.
Rob Horst had an aha moment so powerful, it lit up the entire room.
That’s when I knew—I needed to have him on the Better the Pond Pondcast.
Rob is the National Sales Manager of Energy & Sustainability at Graybar Canada, a company with an extraordinary culture and coast-to-coast impact. But Rob’s story isn’t just about his title. It’s about what happens when instinct meets courage—when one person speaks up with a new idea, and ends up reshaping the direction of a national company.
In this episode, we talk about:
Leadership that empowers instead of controls
Flying in V formation—and knowing when it’s your turn to lead
The lessons passed down from a life steeped in construction, resilience, and quiet strength
What it means to fail forward, speak up, and build something bigger than yourself
Oh, and he also won the James Pond Award. (That’s no small feat.)
If you’re looking for a story that’s equal parts grit, humility, and innovation—this one’s for you.
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📎 Show notes + Rob’s contact info in the comments
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