What does it actually take to lead a city?

In this episode, we sit down with St. Catharines Mayor Mat Siscoe for a real conversation on leadership, criticism, and making tough decisions when everyone has an opinion.

From getting cut in football and choosing a new path, to navigating public pressure, town halls, and city-wide challenges—Mat breaks down what leadership actually looks like behind the scenes.

We get into:

• Why not all criticism deserves your attention
• The difference between loud voices and real solutions
• How great leaders think long-term (not just election to election)
• Building trust, leading teams, and making decisions you won’t always get credit for
• The reality of social media vs. real life
• Why controlling what you can is the ultimate advantage

This isn’t politics as usual—it’s a raw look at leadership, accountability, and doing the work when it matters most.

If you care about performance, decision-making, and building something bigger than yourself… this one hits.

🎧 Listen now and rethink what leadership really means.

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