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Bald LeadershipSen. Pamela Wallin - What Happens Next ??Originally Recorded Dec 21/25 - Senator Wallin and Collin have a an in-depth discussion regarding the leadership needs for Canada's future. With a changing political environment, tariff talk and geo-political development, there is a new for a new approach in 2025. Lots of discussion on Collin's "Black Fabio" debut.
2025-06-1456 min
Bald LeadershipJayne Mallin - “Single Mom to CEO”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
2024-07-0455 min
Bald LeadershipKerry 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).
🌐 www.BaldLeadership.ca2024-07-0257 min
Bald LeadershipValerie 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
2024-06-2752 min
Bald LeadershipJim 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.
🌐 www.BaldLeadership.ca
Jim Hopson | LinkedIn
2024-06-2656 min
Bald LeadershipConstable 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...2024-06-1943 min
Bald LeadershipEvan 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...2024-06-1750 min
Bald LeadershipShannon Friesen, CEO - The Very Reluctant LeaderShannon 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...2024-06-1152 min
Bald LeadershipTony 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...2024-06-1054 min
Bald LeadershipLen 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...2023-07-181h 08
Bald LeadershipJeffrey Orridge “For Purpose, On Purpose” - Former CFL Commissioner, Builder of the NBA Dream Team, CEO of TVOJeffrey 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 a...2023-06-271h 14
Bald LeadershipTim Melton - “People and Values”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.
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🌐Melcor Developments | LinkedIn
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Bald LeadershipMallory Outerbridge – “The Built in Coach”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."
2023-06-121h 09
Bald LeadershipKerry T Joseph - NFL Player, QB Coach (Seahawks), CFL LegendKerry 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 emb...2023-05-031h 11
Bald LeadershipICE Leadership (Intellectual, Communal, and Emotional Leadership) - Kavis ReedBased 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”.
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🌐 https://industrywestmagazine.com/features/kavis-reed-breaks-the-ice-on-leadership-in-safety/
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Bald LeadershipTracy Arno CEO-Essence Recruitment, Leader for the Times (do you smell smoke??)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
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Bald LeadershipHon Perrin Beatty, PC, OC (2 of 2)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…
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https://chamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Perrin...2023-04-1143 minBald LeadershipHon Perrin Beatty, PC, OC (1 of 2)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...2023-04-1157 min
Bald LeadershipJim Hopson (2 of 2) - The Big Encourager (We Like BBQ!)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
2023-03-3139 minBald LeadershipJim Hopson (1 of 2) - The Big Encourager (We Like BBQ!)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
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Bald LeadershipJennifer Martin - Leading Through LossKavis 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
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Bald LeadershipDr. Gina Grandy (2 of 2) - The Reluctant Leader (You’re not a very good housekeeper??)Gina takes Kavis and Collin through another hilarious journey in leadership. At the same time, she shared some very deep and personal insights into how to build success, even as a reluctant leader. Collin gets a bottle with a light on it.
Gina Grandy (BComm, MBA, PhD) is the Dean for the Hill School and Levene Graduate School of Business at the University of Regina, an RBC Women in Leadership Scholar and teaches on women in leadership. For 25 years Gina has consulted for a diverse range of not-for-profit, public and for-profit organizations across Canada in lea...2023-03-2838 minBald LeadershipDr. Gina Grandy (1 of 2) - The Reluctant Leader (You’re not a very good housekeeper??)Gina takes Kavis and Collin through another hilarious journey in leadership. At the same time, she shared some very deep and personal insights into how to build success, even as a reluctant leader. Collin gets a bottle with a light on it.
Gina Grandy (BComm, MBA, PhD) is the Dean for the Hill School and Levene Graduate School of Business at the University of Regina, an RBC Women in Leadership Scholar and teaches on women in leadership. For 25 years Gina has consulted for a diverse range of not-for-profit, public and for-profit organizations across Canada in lea...2023-03-2848 min
Bald LeadershipKait Dinunzio – How to Lead Major Change (Kavis, you’ve never bought me a sandwich!!)If you need to make big changes, you’re “gonna need some help.” Kait Dinunzio is a Partner and Chief Change Officer with Helios Consulting, host of the Pocket Change Podcast, athlete and organizational leadership specialist. Kait takes us through both the human science and art of making MAJOR and BOLD change in corporations. Kait and Kavis worked through a major organizational transformation, and she walks us through this amazing model. I’m blown away...Kavis buys someone a sandwich.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitdinunzio/
https://www.heliosconsulting.ca/
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Bald LeadershipThe Honourable Pamela Wallin O.C., S.O.M.- Character and Moral Core (you put lotion on your head??)You have waited for this interview and Senator Wallin did not disappoint. Entrepreneur, Diplomat, corporate leader, author, broadcaster, known by world leaders and humble to boot! This was a frank and heartfelt discussion about developing as a leader and the necessity to build character and have a solid moral core! Wow! Senator Wallin, Kavis and Collin have a LOT of LAUGHS while talking about topics they care deeply about….wonderful lady. Unfortunately Collin did have to explain the need to extensively moisturize when one is bald #toomuchinformation
www.PamelaWallin.com
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Bald LeadershipSherry Knight – What Every Entrepreneur Needs to KnowSherry Knight: Life long entrepreneur, executive coach, international speaker and CEO of Dimension 11, Sherry shares her wisdom on what every entrepreneur needs to know and address in their life and business. From family relationships, to personal health to building the foundation of trust, she hits all cylinders. Sherry is a leading management consultant an internationally recognized professional speaker and has led seminars for major global brands.
The author of UnstoppABLE – 5 Steps to Living Your Personal Best and most recently a co-author with a group of entrepreneurs for Small Business Start Up Advice – The Collective Wisdom of 300 Years in Bus...2023-02-2455 min
Bald LeadershipCraig Dowden PhD (2 of 2) – Positive Leadership to Build Peak Performance Culture (Yes, the car is wrecked!)(Part 1 of 2) Best-seller Author, Ted Talks speaker, Forbes list writer, executive coach to Fortune 500 CEO’s and all-around fun guy, Dr. Craig Dowden has a funny conversation and shares wonderful insights into his work in positive leadership. With a PhD in psychology and business, Craig shares the humble 6 principals of his first best-selling book “Do Good to Lead Well: The Science And Practice Of Positive Leadership” and the foundations of his second book “A Time to Lead: Mastering Yourself… So You Can Master Your World” (a collaboration with former Boeing and Ford CEO Alan Mulally and award winning editor Sarah McArthu...2023-02-1947 minBald LeadershipCraig Dowden PhD (1 of 2) – Positive Leadership to Build Peak Performance Culture (Did that crow just wreck Kavis’ car??)(Part 1 of 2) Best-seller Author, Ted Talks speaker, Forbes list writer, executive coach to Fortune 500 CEO’s and all-around fun guy, Dr. Craig Dowden has a funny conversation and shares wonderful insights into his work in positive leadership. With a PhD in psychology and business, Craig shares the humble 6 principals of his first best-selling book “Do Good to Lead Well: The Science And Practice Of Positive Leadership” and the foundations of his second book “A Time to Lead: Mastering Yourself… So You Can Master Your World” (a collaboration with former Boeing and Ford CEO Alan Mulally and award winning editor Sarah McArthu...2023-02-1948 min
Bald LeadershipCaitlin Willcox - Values...a foundation for moral fitnessCaitlin Willcox has an amazing story of converting her personal challenge into a career. More importantly, she converted a realization of her values, into her own business. This lady demonstrated leadership maturity well beyond her years. Kavis still has trouble getting his car out of an impound...Collin gets offered a seniors discount!
Caitlin Willcox is a former competitive cheerleader and the founder of WillPower Fitness IG @willpowerfitnessyqr @caitlin.willcox
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2023-02-031h 14
Bald LeadershipPart 2/2 David Smith - Mental Fitness, PQ and Performance (Kavis got a permission slip??)Mr. David Smith on www.LogiaConsulting.ca continues his lighthearted conversation with Collin and Kavis in the second part of this series. The expand the discussion on the neuroscience behind the book “Positive Intelligence” by Shirzad Chamine www.positiveintelligence.com , and it’s application in mental fitness, battling leadership fatigue and improving leadership performance. Ok, Kavis got a permission slip and was able to get his car back. (from Oct 28-22)
To learn more, contact david@logiaconsulting.ca
References to The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance Hardcover – March 4, 2014
by Steven Kotler (Author) https://www.stevenkotler.com/book-pa...2022-11-0145 min
Bald LeadershipPart 1/2 David Smith - Mental Fitness, PQ and Performance (Hey Bro! Where’s my car)Mr. David Smith on www.LogiaConsulting.ca is back laughing with Collin and Kavis for a 2 part series. They have a deep discussion on the neuroscience behind the book “Positive Intelligence” by Shirzad Chamine www.positiveintelligence.com , it’s application in mental fitness, battling leadership fatigue and improving leadership performance. Positive intelligence quotient (PQ) may be as, if not more important than EQ. Techniques David will talk about run parallel to techniques and practices, the world’s highest performers in sports, business, art and music use but brought to a methodology each of us can benefit from as leaders. Oh, ya. Someh...2022-11-0146 minBald LeadershipThe Fatigued Leader (Part 2) - My arm is sore, and WHERE is the porta-potty?Part 2 of Collin and Kavis continuing their talk on the fatigued leader, turning is On and OFF, and learning to take care of oneself before the fatigue sets in. This is something that literally "takes a village" to make work. Lots of reflection on the last couple of years as they reference article "The Boss is Not Okay" from www.ICD.ca Directors Journal Sept/Oct 2022
2022-10-1038 minBald LeadershipGreatness From Imperfection - (you came for a prostate exam, right?)Ok. Our imperfections can often discourage and dissuade someone from even thinking about being a leader. When you become a leader, you are automatically in the gauntlet of critics who can often expect more than you can give (or at least it can feel that way).
While Kavis does laugh at Collin because of his last doctor's appointment, he also takes the pair into a very serious topic of being ok with our failures because "FAILURE IS PART OF THE PROCESS". They make references to Angela Duckworth's book GRIT, Strengthfinders 2.0 by Tom Rath, Steve Munby's Book "Imperfect Le...2022-09-2447 minBald LeadershipFatigued Leadership is ineffective Leadership (Part 1) - Moved into a Senior’s Home?!Kavis and Collin go into the first part of a series that explores the negative effects of fatigued leader, recognizing the signs, and what the heck to we do?? They also discuss the perils of getting older, getting your teeth fixed and being told you are temporarily living in "Senior's Home"!
Taken from When Executives Burn Out (hbr.org) “Those who study cases like these agree that a special phenomenon occurs after people expend a great deal of effort, intense to the point of exhaustion, without visible results. People in these situations feel angry, helpless, trapped, and dep...2022-09-1238 minBald LeadershipMama’s Car, Man You’re Hot, What Leaders Should Focus OnAgain, another Collin and Kavis unscripted dialogue about "what leaders should be focused on". Yes, we talk about Kavis' Mama's car and being "hot" after a vax shot. Funny but meaningful discussions on the things leaders should focus on.
2022-08-1347 min
Bald LeadershipNadene Joy - Leadership, Authentic and RealPeople want and respond to leaders that are authentic and real. An over scripted leader can be seen as evasive and hiding something. At the same time, being authentic means being vulnerable and in a world where we have a whole generation that is always watched (camera phones/social media) every mistake is forever recorded. So is it worth it? Collin takes a time out with Nadene Joy - executive leadership strategist, advisor and global 'Mindset and Wellness Expert', CEO & Founder of The Global Lead 2 Impact Summit. She has been featured in media outlets including USA Today, CBC, CBS...2022-08-1315 min
Bald LeadershipDavid Smith - How Can Bias Affect LeadershipCollin and Kavis, with Guest David Smith laugh and talk about how biases can affect our leadership. David is the co-founder of Logia Consulting and has enjoyed blending strategic consulting and working as an accredited coach/mentor to hundreds of current and next generation leaders helping them grow new competencies and capacity. He uses effective coaching approaches, systems and tools also applied in succession planning, team and culture development, organizational change management and organizational diagnostics. Having built and led organizations over 25 years, some from greenfield starts, he appreciates the unique opportunities and challenges organizations must embrace during start-up, business...2022-08-1353 min
Bald LeadershipManley McLachlan - Relationship, Action and VALUES - Bald Leadership with Kavis and CollinSnap! This one knocks it out of the park. Manley McLachlan is a well known throughout Canada and the US as a business association executive in the construction sector. Originally hailing from Saskatchewan, Manley has led as Chief Executive Officer in Saskatchewan and British Columbia. His career of over 25 years in executive leadership in has given him huge opportunity to reflect on values. Today he continues to provide leadership and support to entrepreneurs in the technology sector. Listen to his journey and laugh along as his reflections were like gold to Kavis and I. Ever want to look Manley u...2022-08-131h 08