Bald Leadership

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. 

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...

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 laug...

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....

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 taugh...

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 c...

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 m...

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 As...

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...

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...

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 g...

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     Musi...

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 othe...

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 c...

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...

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...

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 Sta...

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 Sta...

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.   Colli...

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...

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.    ww...

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...

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...

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...

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 topi...