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 is one of our favourites!

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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).

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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

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.

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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).

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Real Cops Reel Life | YouTube

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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! 

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Evan Bray, O.O.M. | LinkedIn

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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…

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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.

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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!

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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