TopShelf - A Guide to High Quality Leadership, Spirits & Everything In-Between

Welcome Back Everybody. It's been a minute. Jason and Clint talk about Ontario's Premiere, Doug Ford and his recent comments on Crown Royal shutting down their bottling plant in Ontario. This Segways nicely into Topic 1; Bullying in Leadership. Topic 2 is Promotions within organizations, both vertical and horizontal. We finish with a beautifully made, and very festive, Mulled Wine. Sit back, relax...

Welcome back, everybody. Topshelf - Season 4, Episode 4 - No Cell Phones in School, Taking Holidays as a Leader, and Referral-References. Featuring The Paloma Picasso Cocktail. Thank you for tuning in. Love you guys! Jason and Clint

Welcome back everybody. On this episode of TS we talk Canada's Capital Gains Tax Increase, what the new rules are. Rolling out a new program or re-org at work and some tips and tricks for this difficult change management process. Procrastination and whether this is fear or just poor time management??. Featuring The Strawberry Gin Fizz Cocktail. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Thank you for showing up....

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Welcome back everybody - Season 4, Episode 1. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? Were talking about supporting your sports teams and the personal effects of this matter. Commitments in the workplace and to your team as a leader. Personal Development - is it worth it and who pays? The feature cocktail for this evening is the classic, The Rob Roy. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Thanks for stopping by.

Welcome Back Everybody. Todays episode (Season 3, Episode 10) is the final episode of our 3rd season. Our current event is Bell Canada's decision to sell 45 radios stations and layoff 4800 employees. We talk, Leading through adversity and how Clint's recent marital transition correlates to this topic. Then we dive into the world of Leadership Off site's and how to navigate these tricky waters. Jas...

Welcome back everybody. On this episode we dive into the crazy Miami Mall incident from January 05, 24 and the leadership implications. We talk Conflict Resolution in the workplace, Taking Breaks in the office and we feature the TopShelf Cocktail Dejour - The Southside Hawaiian. Sit back, pour yourself and cocktail and enjoy the latest edition of our special little podcast. Thank you for tuning in...

Welcome back everybody to Topshelf - Season 3, Episode 8. On todays episode, we discuss the war in Ukraine and Russia's invasion. We then dive into Successful Delegation as a leader, and then Tattoos in the Workplace. Featuring The Tom Collins Cocktail and Phil Collins Mocktail a.ka. The Easy Lover. Sit back and enjoy!!

Welcome back everybody. On this new 2024 episode, we dive into the world of the ethical acceptance of gifts within business environments, Reflecting on 2023 T.S Episodes - highlights, lowlights and twilights. How to stop being busy at work - busy doesn't equal productive. Our feature MOCKTAIL is the T.S. Teatini. Sit back, relax, and enjoy. Thanks for stopping by!

Welcome back everybody. We did it! We brought in our very first guest - Joe F. Madigin for our 2023 Remembrance Day episode. Joe walks us through his bio, we talk World Policing, Finding your Voice as a Leader and Freedom of Speech in the workplace. Our featured cocktail is Ryan Reynolds; Vasectomy. Sit back, relax and enjoy this extended episode as much as we did recording it!

Welcome back everybody. On this episode, we are shooting the shit about online hackers, miscommunication and training concerns (in general) - Featuring, The Boiler Maker Cocktail Sit back, relax and enjoy. Jason & Clint

Welcome back, everybody. It's been too long... On this episode, we are talking Jimmy Buffett and his recent passing - how he impacted our lives and the legacy he left. We dive into, Wild Fires across the Globe and their impact. Lastly, we talk about Company Transitions and how to manage being bought by another company. We end the podcast with our feature cocktail: The Bicycle Thief a.k.a. The Surr...

Welcome Back Everybody. This episode we dive into Climate Change and the current state of Canada's Wildfires - deaths, actions and what our part is in the matter. Then we dive into Losing Your Position Due to injury via a 1-on-1 interview between Jason and Clint (This is one you do not want to miss). We finish with our feature cocktail - The Classic Negroni. Enjoy!!!!

Welcome back everybody. On this episode, we are diving into the recent MLB Bus Driver DUI charge. Our main topic is Leadership Skills and using them at home - not just for the office! We dive into Independent Thinking and why its important to not just drink the Kool-Aid but ask what's in it first.. Our feature cocktail is The Hugo. Sit back, relax, sip your cocktail and enjoy the conversation. Tha...

Welcome Back Everybody, to Season 3, Episode 1 Live from Seattle. Jason and Clint are in Seattle and podcasting out of their room at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The current event for this episode is StateFarms decision to suspend new home and business policies for the state of California. Topic 1 is all about Reading and Understanding the Fine Print as a leader. Topic 2 is Travelling w/Co-workers and...

Welcome back everybody to our 2nd Straight Shooter episode "clothes off" episode. In this episode we talk Sensationalism in Weather, nicknames in the workplace, and Performance Punishment. The cocktail we are featuring is the French 75. Thanks for tuning in and as always, enjoy!!!

Welcome back everybody. On this episode we are talking about Clint's Oma and her recent passing. We are then diving into one of our listeners questions; Is character the most important trait in hiring a new employee? Next we are chatting about how to stay connected while working remotely. We end this episode by mixing our feature cocktail - The Moscow Mule Cocktail. Hope you enjoy!!

Welcome back everybody. On this episode we are diving into a *new segment* - A question from our listeners. We took the question and turned it into our first topic: Understanding Short-term Goals as a Leader. Then we chat about how you Don't Judge a Book by it's Cover. Featuring The Rosado Cocktail. Sit back, relax and enjoy.

Welcome back everybody. On this episode we talk the recent Trump Arraignment. The importance of celebrating small wins as a leader. The Disadvantages of being everyone's friend at work. Then, we concoct our feature cocktail; The Smokey Basil Mescarita. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Thank you stopping by.

Welcome back everybody. Today we are diving into the leadership failure associated with the Silicon Valley Bank bankruptcy event and their inability to risk manage as leaders. Leading within a clutter-free work environment (both physically and Mentally), Hiding from your Weaknesses as a leader. Featuring the Classic Gin Martini Cocktail.

Welcome back everybody. On this episode, we are talking women in leadership, asking for help as a leader. Bringing the energy to your leadership role. This episodes feature cocktail is The Empress & Tonic. Thank you for listening and enjoy!

Welcome back everybody - This one was fun. Jason and Clinton let loose and talk everything from Chinese spy balloons, relationships in the office and after work 'do's and don'ts'. This episodes feature cocktail is The Irish Maid cocktail. Sit back, relax and enjoy our Straight Shooter Bonus episode.

Welcome back everybody. Today we are talking Uber and their decision to record audio during a ride. Handling winning and trust within leadership (Build it, Keep it, Own it)... Featuring our signature cocktail; The New York Sour cocktail. Enjoy

Welcome back everybody. Season 2, Episode 3 - We start on Jacinda Ardern's Resignation as the PM of New Zealand. Then we dive into Succession Planning and Burning Bridges - from a Leaders perspective. Our Feature cocktail for this episode is the Cucumber & Mint, Gin Spritz cocktail. Enjoy!

Welcome back everybody. We start off with our current event - Zellers is reopening in Canada. Then we are touching on the do's and don'ts of Business etiquette on Business calls and Emails. We also dive into the world of Distractions in the workplace and how to eliminate them. We finish with our feature cocktail; The Classic Mojito cocktail (The "J" is pronounced like an "H"). Enjoy