🎙NEW EPISODE: Leading with People First in a Rapidly Changing Industry

What does it take to help steer one of Ontario’s largest credit unions through transformation, while keeping people at the core?

In this episode, I sit down with Wade Stayzer, MBA, Chief Operating Officer at Meridian Credit Union, to talk leadership, innovation, and the future of banking.

We dive into:
🔹 How his “People First, Member Obsession” philosophy shaped his leadership
🔹 What the next wave of banking looks like with AI and tech
🔹 The evolution of company culture at scale
🔹 Lessons from 28 years with Meridian (and why he stayed)

From strategy rooms to community events, this one’s all about leadership that lasts—and adapts.

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Let’s hear it: What’s one leadership trait you believe never goes out of style?

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🎙NEW EPISODE: Leading a 97-Year-Old Business Into the Future

What’s it like growing up and your family owning a nearly century-old company—and then becoming its CEO?

In this episode, I sit down with Gabriel Granatstein, CEO of Canada Tire Inc., a family-run business serving Canadians since 1928.

We dive into:

🔹 What it’s like to inherit a 4th-gen legacy

🔹 The future of Canada Tire and what’s next for the brand

🔹 How military service and law shaped his leadership style

🔹 The mindset shift required to modernize a traditional business

From legal halls to warehouses, this conversation covers what it really takes to lead with vision and execution in a legacy company.

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Curious: What’s the best leadership trait you’ve learned from your family?

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NEW EPISODE: From Family Legacy to Leading with Vulnerability

What happens when you're handed the reins to a family business… and told, “Be good enough—or I’ll sell it”?

That was the starting line for Joe Glionna, President of Newcom Media—and my latest guest on The Sinclair Podcast.

In this episode, Joe shares:
How he turned legacy into leadership
The biggest lesson COVID taught him: cash over profit
Why vulnerability has been his greatest asset in sales and leadership
How peer groups like YPO have shaped his growth

One of those conversations that sticks. Raw, real, and full of perspective.

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I’d love to hear: What’s one leadership lesson you learned the hard way?

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This week, I sat down with Tom Havens — founder of Catalyst and former creative lead at HALO — for one of the most honest convos we’ve had yet.

We talk about what it really looks like to scale a design-led company, the painful missteps of selling too soon, and what every founder needs to know before merging with a larger player.

In this episode, we dive into:
✅ Why Catalyst won brands like Nike, Starbucks & Southwest by leading with design
✅ The real story behind merging with HALO—and why it nearly broke the business
✅ What happens when culture and operations don’t align
✅ The emotional weight of selling, losing team members, and rebuilding from the ground up

This one’s packed with raw lessons, perspective, and wisdom that only comes from doing it the hard way.

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This week on The Sinclair Podcast, I sat down with one of the world's most influential scientists in antimicrobial resistance: Dr. Gerry Wright. A Killam Prize winner, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and the man behind over 320 published papers and 56,000+ citations — Dr. Wright has dedicated his life to combating one of the biggest threats to global health: AMR. From leading McMaster's rise as a powerhouse in infectious disease research to co-founding a biotech and discovering new antibiotics from backyard soil — his impact spans continents and generations.

In this episode, we cover:

✅ What it takes to turn a lab discovery into a life-saving drug

✅ The alarming truth about AMR — and why it's one of the most urgent threats we face

✅ The legacy of mentorship — and the 100+ scientists, founders, and innovators he's trained

✅ His approach to leadership (hint: it starts by passing the ball, not holding it)

This is one of the most insightful and inspiring conversations we've had — tune in now.

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This week, I'm joined by Dr. Laurence Tham, a chiropractor, coach, and founder of the Nitro Program, which was created to help chiropractors build more profit, more freedom, and more fulfillment into their lives and practices.

Dr. Laurence isn't just helping chiropractors scale — he's helping them rediscover purpose, redefine success, and make bold, intentional moves in business and life.

In this episode, we dive into:
✅ What happens when you hit your life goals… and still feel stuck
✅ How to break free from the sunk cost trap and rewrite the plan
✅ Why most people confuse fear with logic — and how to spot the difference
✅ The power of calculated risk — and how he moved his family to Portugal with no plan
✅ What high-net-worth entrepreneurs are really struggling with behind closed doors

Whether you're in chiropractic, entrepreneurship, or simply ready to make a change — this episode will make you think bigger.

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This week, I sat down with Darren Hendriks — President of Homes by Hendriks, a custom home builder, entrepreneur, and a true craftsman in the world of luxury construction.

From working part-time as a site supervisor to leading one of Niagara’s most respected custom home-building companies — Darren’s story is one of legacy, leadership, and loving the process.

In this episode, we talk about:

✅ The evolution of Homes by Hendriks over two decades

✅ What goes into building dream homes from the ground up

✅ Navigating family, business, and burnout as a leader

✅ How craftsmanship, communication, and client trust drive long-term success

✅ Why the best builders are also the best listeners

If you’re passionate about building — whether it’s homes, businesses, or teams — this episode is packed with real talk and hard-won wisdom.

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This week, I sat down with Ashley McCune — former President of Facilis Group, executive coach, entrepreneur, and one of the most influential women in the promotional products industry.

From her first job at Office Max to scaling a tech company through private equity and leading over 250 businesses to strategic growth — Ashley’s journey is a true masterclass in leadership, resilience, and reinvention.

In this episode, we dive into:

✅ The power of client-centric leadership & scaling up the right way

✅ How COVID-19 tested her values and vision as a leader

✅ Her transition from the boardroom to building Exec to Coach

✅ The tools she uses to help CEOs and teams grow with intention

✅ What it really takes to balance business, family, and personal growth

If you’re a leader navigating change, a founder ready to scale, or love a story of grit and grace — this one’s for you.

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