Podcasts about maple leaf sports

When Ontario's open, legal online gambling industry opened its doors in the spring of April 2022, folks around the business of sports wagering and igaming wondered how arrival of a highly competitive industry would impact the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation. Well, as OLG leadership has acknowledged over the past three-plus years, the new kids on the block forced the corporation to get its act together when it came to digital gaming. That race to keep up with the Joneses resulted in a rising-tide-lifts-all-boats scenario. Some of the credit for the growth of OLG's gaming products can be attributed to the hiring in June 2022 of long-time Canadian and global branding/marketing executive Maxine Chapman as OLG's vice president, brand and marketing officer. Chapman, who was honoured in February by Strategy Magazine as one of its Marketers of the Year, has deftly juggled OLG's many brands and partnerships with advertising/marketing/PR agencies and organizations such as Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment around its Bring Home The Win masterbrand. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pW7AWLDq57s The career of the brand/marketing maven, which began at OLG in the early 1990s has included tenures with Coca-Cola, the Vancouver and London Olympics, Cineplex and Manulife. We talked all about those stops – and her work across sports, entertainment and gaming - as Chapman made her maiden appearance on the Gaming News Canada Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The next 12 months are expected to deliver continuing change when it comes to the business of sports, sports media, and of course, sports betting. That was made clear on the first Gaming News Canada Show presented by GBG Plc. of 2025. Brian Cooper, the long-time Canadian sports sponsorship guru and current frequent board member – including chair of MKTG Canada, and Canada Basketball, and a member of the board of directors at NorthStar Gaming – and The Parleh co-founder/CEO Mark Silver were our guests for a lookahead edition of the podcast and covering a cornucopia of topics, including: - What's next for sports media in our home and native land from the reduction of journalists from newsrooms, to the continuing growth of podcasts, the increasing influence of “content creators” to the future of sports talk radio.- Twenty-five years ago, then-Toronto Star sports media beat writer Chris Zelkovich reported on interest by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment to acquire CTV SportsNet. With Rogers, owners today of Sportsnet, now controlling majority ownership of MLSE (one of the leading sports and entertainment entities on the planet, and with long-time sports broadcast executives Keith Pelley and Phil King now helping steer the good ship MLS and E), what does that mean for the future of Canadian sports and sports media?- Speaking of MLSE, what's next for Larry Tanenbaum, who continues to be a large presence on the Canadian sports scene and is bringing a WNBA franchise to Toronto?- The partnership announcement on New Year's Eve between the MLB Milwaukee Brewers and FanDuel Sports Network and court proceedings between MLB Players Inc., and DraftKings and bet365 highlight the ongoing investment by sportsbook operators in sports media and content.- And, the still-evolving fragmentation of sports broadcast rights, including Netflix's hugely successful partnership with the NFL on Christmas Day. To cap off the podcast, host Steve McAllister asked Cooper and Silver for stories to watch in 2025 and received a couple of Spockian-eyebrow responses from the two veteran sports executives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the flagship video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Policy Program, is joined by Ryan Khurana, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for American Innovation and Machine Learning Lead at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE). Together, they discuss first what it is and what it is not, and the many prospects it has, both good and bad. Khurana delves into the great deal of warranted and unwarranted hype and concern for AI across its many applications: it holds great economic and productivity promise, as part of what is becoming known as the fourth industrial revolution, as well as peril. Some speculate that we will enter the singularity and be replaced, while others point to more realistic futures and already present scenarios, such as those of job loss and transformation, to other threats to human well-being and dignity, from deployment of psychologically manipulative and addictive algorithms, to the negative effects on health and welfare from a technology-saturated and mediated environment, in which we are increasingly online, disconnected from one another and unwell.Share, and subscribe to Inside Policy Talks for more insightful discussions on the key policy issues facing Canada!

Griff and Scotty Mac celebrate Shohei Ohtani's historic 50/50 season (50 home runs, 50 stolen bases), but not before they break down Rogers' takeover of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment and what it means for the Toronto Blue Jays and the professional sports landscape in the city. Included in the discussion, the increasingly blurred relationship between the teams and the media which cover them.

There were tremors through the Canadian sports business and media landscape this morning when Sportico's Scott Soshnick and Kurt Badenhausen broke the news that Rogers was acquiring Bell's 37.5 per cent stake in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment for $4.7 billion, subject to the approval of sports leagues tied to MLSE's ownership of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors and Toronto FC.From the reporting done by Soshnick and Badenausen of the U.S.-based sports business publication:Rogers already owned 37.5% of MLSE, and now puts a total valuation of Rogers' ownership of the entity at $9.4 billion Canadian dollars. Rogers also owns the Toronto Blue Jays, who are worth $2.27 billion, according to Sportico. Larry Tanenbaum owns the remaining 25% stake in MLSE, which also includes the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts.Jonah Sigel, the go-to person for the latest news on the Canadian sports media industry (you can find him on X at @yyzsportsmedia), and Parleh Media Group co-founder Mark Silver hopped on their laptops for a special edition of the Gaming News Canada Show. Among the topics discussed:The impact of today's announcement on the sports media business in our home and native land, including the expiration of the NHL's $5.2 billion, 12-year broadcasting contract with Rogers at the end of the 2025-26 season;Bell Media securing content rights for the Maple Leafs and Raptors for the next two decades;The potential impact of the announcement on Rogers and the leaders – led by Edward Rogers - of MLSE and its franchises, and the Blue Jays; The relevance of the sports and entertainment behemoth having a face for the organization a la George Steinbrenner, Jerry Jones or Mark Cuban (which got us talking about Bruce Garrioch's feature on Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer in today's Ottawa Citizen);And of course, some thoughts from a regulated gambling industry respective given the dollars spent on media and partnerships with pro sports organizations by legal operators in Ontario and provincial lottery and gaming corporations across the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There was a time when Richard Peddie couldn't have been more urban. He was the chief executive officer of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, responsible for bringing the population of a small town into the Scotiabank Arena most nights of the year. So it's somewhat ironic that Peddie's latest book is called, "Great Small Towns of Ontario," in which he chronicles the qualities that make for this province's ten best.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Stern is an entertainment lawyer who provides creative and practical solutions for complex matters in the areas of Sports, Entertainment and Corporate/Commercial Law. In particular, Dave's practice focuses on audio-visual production, distribution and exploitation (films, television series, digital media projects), brand licensing, influencer representation and commercial transactions. Dave also represents labels, bands, producers and artists in the negotiation of recording, management and publishing agreements. In addition, Dave is involved in establishing optimal corporate structuring for his clients. Dave has a unique sports background, as he previously worked in the legal departments of both the Oakland Raiders and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd., where he was regularly involved in software licencing, the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, sponsorships, contests and promotions, collective bargaining, athlete/player contracts, broadcasting and distribution. He has counselled 36 film & tv projects, including Blackberry, Seven Veils, Humane, and many more. In this conversation, we dive into his journey and the world of movie-making. While having a strong story matters, it is important also to understand how to make a "successful" film, from a legal and business perspective. Using the example of an independent film with less than 5 million in funding, we explore what is needed to get a film off the ground, including what legal protections you should have in place, the intricacies of film financing, attracting talent (both in front of and behind the camera), maximizing distribution opportunities, and more. Lastly, as this was recorded during the writer & actor strikes, we discuss two main sticking points in those conversations - the future of residuals and AI in film and television.

MLSE President and CEO Keith Pelley joined OverDrive to discuss his newest role with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, the importance of the international structures, views and outlook of expansion around the city, the prominent business plans for the success for the franchises and more.

How do you go from selling tickets for the pro soccer team you are playing on to being an executive in the NFL, NBA and ultimately as a MLS cup and Grey Cup winning president ?Listen in to learn from a great leader and even better person. Bill Manning . President of Toronto FC and Toronto Argos at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment.Enjoy episode 19 of the Lessons in Leadership PodcastLessons In Leadership - Stockroom to the BoardroomBrought you by www.marcpetitpas.com in partnership with www.getcatapulted.comTo book your meeting about starting your journey to writing your book with Mike Ulmer : https://calendly.com/catapult-99/marcplink Behaviours and Strategy Drive Results The Marc Petitpas Group is proud to present : Lessons in LeadershipSupport the showTo Book Your Meeting about starting your journey to writing your book with our sponsor Mike Ulmer : https://calendly.com/catapult-99/marcplink

After breaking free of his deal with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment in 2011, Toronto Rock owner Jamie Dawick moved the lacrosse franchise from Scotiabank Arena to Hamilton's FirstOntario Centre. On this Sportsline Podcast, Dawick was pleased to tell host Bubba O'Neil that the risk produced many rewards. 

Gary Grill and Leora Shemesh want an apology from the owners of the Toronto Raptors basketball team, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. On Feb. 22, security at Scotiabank Arena asked Grill to remove his black-and-white “Free Our Hostages” sweatshirt while the two were watching the Raptors play the Brooklyn Nets at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The reason given? Because it was “political”. On principle, Grill chose to leave, rather than remove his hoodie–a gift from Shemesh. Now the friends, who are both criminal defence lawyers, are calling the act discrimination—even though MLSE's website clearly prohibits fans having “signs, symbols or images for commercial or political purposes”. Despite the longstanding ban, which is common among sports arenas and not unique to Toronto, Grill and Shemesh say they could take legal action. Did they know about the rule but choose to ignore it? Was this a stunt to provoke attention to the plight of the 140 hostages still held in captivity by Hamas? Or was it a genuinely unexpected brush with an overzealous security officer? Grill and Shemesh join _The CJN Daily _to explain what happened, why they went public afterword, and whether this is good for the Jews. Related links Read MLSE's code of conduct Why Phoebe Maltz Bovy was triggered by Kiana Ledé wearing a Keffiyeh to sing the U.S. national anthem at the NHL All-Star game, in The CJN Why the Toronto Raptors never went on their promised trip to Israel after winning the NBA championship in 2019, in The CJN Credits The CJN Daily is written and hosted by Ellin Bessner (@ebessner on Twitter). Zachary Kauffman is the producer. Michael Fraiman is the executive producer. Our theme music is by Dov Beck-Levine. Our title sponsor is Metropia. We're a member of The CJN Podcast Network. To subscribe to this podcast, please watch this video. Donate to The CJN and receive a charitable tax receipt by clicking here. Hear why The CJN is important to me.

Josh Turk, the chief strategy officer for Low6, was our guest on the Gaming News Canada Show and spoke about the free-to-play gaming business's partnership with the National Hockey League, including the creation of the NHL All-Star Vote website, and online sportsbooks. Turk also answered our questions about the role of free-to-play in the evolving business of sports wagering and online gaming with regards to customer acquisition and retention.Parleh Media Group founder and CEO Mark Silver also joined your humble host and gambling industry insiders Amanda Brewer and Kris Abbott for a conversation on the hiring of Keith Pelley as the new president and chief executive of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. Pelley is leaving his head honcho position with the DP World Tour to return to Canada and accept one of the plum gigs in the business of sports world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Writer, Publisher & Journalist of Catapult Bookwriting, Mike Ulmer.Mike's journey from sports journalism to business storytelling is a fascinating one. After spending three decades in sports journalism, he transitioned into the business world. He noticed a common thread among many people he interacted with in the business network - they struggled to tell their stories or present themselves effectively. This observation led him to develop a formula for writing great business books and assisting others in their writing endeavors.Mike attributes much of his success to networking and word-of-mouth referrals. He believes that writing a book should be an enjoyable and adventurous process, and that every book is a journey of self-discovery. His book, "Show and Tell Writing," serves as a guide for those embarking on the book-writing process.According to Mike, a great business book should have three key elements: a compelling proposition, a meaningful backstory, and practical tips for readers to apply the information. He also advocates for brevity, suggesting that 20,000 words are sufficient to convey a great story and provide valuable advice. He encourages authors to challenge themselves to write just 200 words a day over 100 days, resulting in a 20,000-word book. This would typically translate to around 100-130 pages, depending on factors such as font size and visuals.Key Points from the Episode:Mike Ulmer's background in sports journalism and transition into the business worldThe development of a formula for writing great business books and helping others succeed in writingThe importance of networking and word-of-mouth referrals in Mike's successThe concept of writing a book as a fun and adventurous journey of self-discoveryCoaching and guidance offered by Mike to aspiring authorsThe book "Show and Tell Writing" as a guide for the book-writing processThe importance of a compelling proposition, meaningful backstory, and practical tips in a great business bookMike's advocacy for brevity in book length, suggesting 20,000 words as sufficientThe power of storytelling and finding exceptional stories within ourselvesThe significance of listening and asking the right questions to uncover profound truths in someone's lifeAbout Mike Ulmer:Mike Ulmer is a seasoned journalist with 30 years of experience, specializing in helping clients craft compelling business narratives through the medium of books. Mike Ulmer has conducted over 10,000 interviews and written books on diverse topics, from digital marketing and millennials to sports like basketball and hockey, specifically the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens. His expertise also extends to subjects such as writing, entrepreneurship, Canada, Inuksuks, horses, and medicine.Mike has profiled legendary athletes like Michael Jordan, Gordie Howe, Wayne Gretzky, Serena Williams, Sidney Crosby, and Mario Lemieux. His extensive sports coverage includes events like the Olympics, Super Bowl, World Series, and Stanley Cup finals. Notably, he served as the in-house writer for Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, the organization behind major sports teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC, and Toronto Marlies.About Catapult Bookwriting:Catapult Bookwriting specializes in assisting individuals in crafting and sharing their essential business narratives. With a focus on long-lasting impact, they provide comprehensive services...

The Hamilton Today Podcast with guest host Scott Radley: The Oak View Group, Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group, and the City of Hamilton announced this morning that they have signed a deal to begin major renovations in the spring of 2024 with a reopening by fall 2025. Patrick McKenna is bringing his fellow improv comedy veterans, Neil Crone and Kevin Frank, into his home city tonight for the first performance of the ‘The Yes Men' in Hamilton, ever! Ontario's Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) has approved an extension to allow for the completion of in-water work at Chedoke Creek. The Beatles have released a new song... with the assistance of artificial intelligence to clean up the old vocals. How does that make us feel? The Bernardo transfer earned public outcry as well as apparently a deluge of letters to the Prime Minister's Office. Bobby Knight, the legendary basketball coach, has died at the age of 83. We talk with one of the many people whose life he touched. Writing in the Globe and Mail, Oded Haklai says that “Many have raised concerns after multiple student groups on university campuses issued alarming statements that characterized the massacres perpetrated by Hamas against Israeli civilians on October 7 as ‘legitimate resistance' and part of the ‘decolonization struggle,' insinuating that the victims were to blame for the atrocities committed against them. In response to these statements, some university administrators censured transgressing university clubs.” The Ontario Government has unveiled its Fall Economic Outlook. Guests: Tim Leiweke, CEO of the Oak View Group, former president and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, former President and CEO of Anschutz Entertainment Group Patrick McKenna, one of The Yes Men; comedian, actor, producer, also known for his work on ‘The Red Green Show,' ‘Traders,' and the Documentary ‘ADHD and Loving It?!' Cari Vanderperk, the City of Hamilton's Director of Watershed Management Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator Ari Goldkind, Toronto criminal lawyer, legal expert, media commentator Glen Grunwald, former General Manager of the Toronto Raptors, former athletics director at McMaster University Oded Haklai, Professor of Political Science at Queen's University Michael Veall, Professor Economics at McMaster University, Academic Director, Statistics Canada Research Data Centre Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

She has a lot of letters: SVP at MLSE. Melissa Bubb-Clarke has a big job overseeing music and other live events at huge arenas. But what's really cool is that she gets to see behind the stage and meet the stars! We talk to Melissa about her favourite concerts (like the Tragically Hip), brown M&Ms, and what it's really like for the Madonnas of the world behind the scenes. We resisted the temptation to grovel for free tickets.As Vice President at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, she oversees the Entertainment portfolio including Live Nation Canada. Melissa also sits on the board of the Academy of Canadian Recording Arts and Sciences. WM. You can watch this episode on YouTube. A transcription of this episode is available here. We have a new sponsor! Embark is owned by a not-for-profit foundation, and they only do education planning and savings. They are passionate about helping students reach their full potential. The Embark Student Plan is a registered education savings plan (RESP) that supports your child's journey to and through post-secondary education. Start an account using the promo code REPUTE100 and we'll contribute $100. We love writing and would love for you to read what we write. Sign Up for our Substack Newsletter. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Wendy and Maureen at womenofir@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check it out on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33Z4VsE Check it out on Apple: https://apple.co/3AHc2DT How to Meet Anybody with Steve Buzogany Episode: https://apple.co/3zuud1y “While I specialize in helping business people write their books,  I have written 13 books with a total of nearly $1 million in total sales revenue. My latest book (March, 2022) is Show and Tell Writing: A Great Short Business Book About How To Write A Great Short Business Book. My latest titles are Drop The Mic Marketing with Jason Hunt (2022), The 50-Year-Old Millennial: The Leadership Gap Exposed By Millennials And How To Close it with Marc Petitpas (2021) and The 40 Ways of The Fox (2021) with Ron Foxcroft. I worked as the in-house storyteller for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Raptors and TFC as the senior writer at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. I have written for The Toronto Star, National Post, Southam News Bureau as well as  news organizations across Canada.” Dreams: Continuing to podcast to have those meaningful conversations Do the Deep Dive Conversation and partner with a writing/editor and coach to get a book going for people. Be with them when they make the connection and they figure it out. Keeping what he has Favorite Book, Movie, or Podcast: Favorite Podcast is Talking with Wiser Women Favorite Book is John Steinbeck The boys of summer Contact them at: https://www.getcatapulted.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/timothy-douglas0/support

Check it out on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33Z4VsE Check it out on Apple: https://apple.co/3AHc2DT How to Meet Anybody with Steve Buzogany Episode: https://apple.co/3zuud1y “While I specialize in helping business people write their books,  I have written 13 books with a total of nearly $1 million in total sales revenue. My latest book (March, 2022) is Show and Tell Writing: A Great Short Business Book About How To Write A Great Short Business Book. My latest titles are Drop The Mic Marketing with Jason Hunt (2022), The 50-Year-Old Millennial: The Leadership Gap Exposed By Millennials And How To Close it with Marc Petitpas (2021) and The 40 Ways of The Fox (2021) with Ron Foxcroft. I worked as the in-house storyteller for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Raptors and TFC as the senior writer at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. I have written for The Toronto Star, National Post, Southam News Bureau as well as  news organizations across Canada.” Dreams: Continuing to podcast to have those meaningful conversations Do the Deep Dive Conversation and partner with a writing/editor and coach to get a book going for people. Be with them when they make the connection and they figure it out. Keeping what he has Favorite Book, Movie, or Podcast: Favorite Podcast is Talking with Wiser Women Favorite Book is John Steinbeck The boys of summer Contact them at: https://www.getcatapulted.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/timothy-douglas0/support

Tim Leiweke is Chairman and CEO of the Oak View Group, which builds and owns arenas and manages venues for others. We discuss the status of buildings and shows around the world, as well as Tim's history, from sports to concerts, hockey to basketball to Springsteen and Henley, from St. Louis to Los Angeles and AEG and then Toronto and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment to OVG. No one is building more arenas than OVG. Which also has its hands in food, security, diversity and more. Tim and OVG represent the cutting edge of live entertainment, this is the guy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode you'll meet Camilo Saenz and Kristin Lewis who are using their talents for graphic design, videography and photography to communicate and accelerate this important organization doing important work.These two excitingly talented creatives who work in a STEM organization (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) called Visions of Science here in Toronto. Visions of Science is transforming lives and advancing equity through STEM; providing access, increasing representation and fostering meaningful inclusion. They reach 1000+ youth in 30 communities each year through in-school programming, after-school tutoring, camps and partnerships with major organizations like Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) and IBM.This conversation about creative thinking and creative outputs is framed around the four pillars of STEM.I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram. :)

Marika Warner is the Director of Research and Evaluation for community engagement and social impact initiatives at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE). Her portfolio includes program evaluation, academic research partnerships, and technology and innovation. Marika uses data to explore issues relating to Sport for Development, positive youth development, sport equity, and corporate social responsibility in professional sport.  Marika is also a retired professional dancer, a former physical therapist, and a mom. Bryan Heal is the Social Impact Research Lead at MLSE Launchpad, which involves helping a sports & entertainment enterprise drive wide ranging social impact outcomes through its investments in youth and communities - a career in sport he never thought possible growing up dabbling in baseball, football and basketball as a kid. MLSE Launchpad is located in Toronto's urban centre of Moss Park, our 42,000sq ft space serves as an ambitious ‘living lab' to explore and measure how sport can help improve the lives of youth. Sport For Development is a specific methodology supported by extensive research that suggests the intentional use of sport and physical activity can build healthy communities and help people reach their full potential. Located in Toronto's urban centre of Moss Park, MLSE LaunchPad serves as an ambitious living lab to explore and measure how sport can help improve the lives of youth. MLSE LaunchPad was built and is supported by the MLSE Foundation to advance positive developmental outcomes for youth facing barriers aged 6-29.  Links:  Vote for the Sports for Social Impact podcast: ⁠https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-equality-and-social-impact-podcast/⁠ MLSE Launchpad: https://www.mlselaunchpad.org/  Change the Game research: https://www.mlsefoundation.org/news-stories/mlse-foundation-reveals-change-the-game-research-results Transathlete: https://www.transathlete.com/  ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! Sports for Social Impact was shortlisted for a Sports Podcast Award in 2023 under the 'Best Equality and Social Impact Podcast' category. Send us an email at sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact Follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Visit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

The podcast is heading back to Scotiabank Arena as I interview Anne Martin, the head Sommelier for Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.  Anne's impressive journey took her from working in the most famous locations in the world for cheese, coffee and eventually wine.  A fun conversation about what it's like running one of the most impressive wine programs among any team in North America.

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler talk with the folks over at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment to hear about some new virtual reality tech for sports fans. We also discuss how the A.I. system, ChatGPT, is now passing business and medical exams (not always with flying colours). We'll then chat with the folks at TELUS about the Future Friendly program and some of the initiatives they are leading, including our latest contest where you can win a Samsung S22 Smartphone & a $500 donation to your favourite charity - make sure you visit our website for more information. All this and the latest tech news!   Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss mobile technology on the App Show podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. 

The podcast goes on a slightly different direction as I'm joined by the Senior Culinary Director for Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) Chris Zielinski! Yes we chat about the various wine programs that are connected with MLSE but we also get into what's it like to feed 1000s of sports fans from popcorn to foie gras and everything in between. 

This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler are in Las Vegas to attend the Amazon AWS re:Invent conference. The event brings together people and partners who work with Amazon's Web Services across many industries. We're talk with the head of AWS Canada and what they are doing in Canada as well we talk to the folks at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (Toronto Raptors, Maple Leafs, Argonauts and much more) about how they are using technology to handle everything from player analytics to the fan experiences on and off the court.   Can't get enough of GetConnected and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the GetConnected podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss mobile technology on the App Show podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. 

GUEST: Marika Warner, Research Director with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment

Mike Ulmer has written 14 books, thousands of newspaper articles and conducted more than 10,000 interviews. He lives in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He worked as the in-house storyteller for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Raptors, and TFC as the senior writer at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. Mike has also written for The Toronto Star, National Post, Southam News Bureau as well as news organizations across Canada. He is the author of the best-selling alphabet in Canadian publishing history, M is for Maple. Mike's featured book is entitled, Show and Tell Writing: A great, short business book about how to write a great, short business book.  In this episode, he shares how we can create books that actually engage people and drives growth. Insights he shares include: Why do some business leaders say they can't writeWhy your story mattersHow to come up with a book proposalThe challenge of coming up with a book proposition that shares your story in a relatable wayThe catapult difference and the 3 pillarsHow to determine traction for a book proposalHow to impart advice and actionable tips in a manner that is easy to digest and implementand much much more

Publisher, book coach, and more. Episode page with video, transcript, and more. My guest for Episode #176 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Mike Ulmer. While he specializes in helping business people write their books, he has written 13 books with a total of nearly $1 million in total sales revenue. His latest book (March 2022) is Show and Tell Writing: A Great Short Business Book About How To Write A Great Short Business Book. His other recent titles are Drop The Mic Marketing with Jason Hunt (2022), The 50-Year-Old Millennial: The Leadership Gap Exposed By Millennials And How To Close it with Marc Petitpas (2021) and The 40 Ways of The Fox (2021) with Ron Foxcroft. He worked as the in-house storyteller for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Raptors and TFC as the senior writer at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. He has written for The Toronto Star, National Post, Southam News Bureau as well as news organizations across Canada. Interesting fact — With 170,000 in sales, his book, M is for Maple is the bestselling alphabet book in Canadian publishing history. His website is www.getcatapulted.com. In this episode, Mike tells his favorite mistake story about striking a journalist colleague while in flight on a plane. Why did his sense of “grandiosity and recklessness” lead to this moment that changed his life? Why was this a “favorite mistake”? How did this moment make Mike realize that he needed help so he could now lead a better life? We also talk about questions and topics including: As a cancer survivor, why is it a mistake to use the phrase “battle with cancer?” Why should people write a business book? You say in your book “everyone should” — why is that? Even if you're not a writer? Credibility… Mistake to assume you can also speak? Mistake to write with the audience in mind? “Have to take a contrarian stance” Publishing mistakes? Predatory people in the publishing system? “When I see the term best seller… bullshit” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/favorite-mistake/support

Bill Manning has played on soccer teams at every level, and it prepared him to lead teams at the highest level. In this episode, learn what it takes to lead a major soccer team from a president two: Toronto FC (MLS) and Toronto Argonauts (MLSE).Bill began playing soccer as a child in New York at the Massapequa Soccer Club and the Long Island Junior Soccer League Select Team. He then went on the play here in Connecticut at the University of Bridgeport, where he was inducted to the school's Hall of Fame in 2006 and received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2016. Professionally, he played with the Brooklyn Italians and helped them win the 1991 U.S. Open Cup title and with the Puerto Rico national team during the 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifying tournament. He then began his career in sports management, leading him to being the current president of Toronto FC in the MLS and the Toronto Argonauts of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.This is the final episode of For the Love of the Game season one! But don't worry, the game's not over yet. We'll be back with season two shortly!Follow Ralph and Ray on Twitter and Instagram!For the Love of the Game is hosted by Ralph Perez and Ray Reid and is a production of Earfluence.Photo of Bill Manning by Major League Soccer.

EPISODE 23 - In this episode we take a seat on the bench with Michael Ulmer and talk sports, hockey, writing for a daily paper, writers block and the life of an published author!MICHAEL ULMER is the published author of the bestselling hockey title, If the Cup Could Talk and the national bestselling children's book, M is for Maple. A well respected sport journalist, Mike covered the Leafs for the Toronto Sun and currently the senior writer for Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. Mike resides in Hamilton, Ontario.…You may want to write a book about your business but feel intimidated by the prospect. You don't feel confident writing and wonder if you have a story worth telling. Well you can (for much less money than you think ) and you have that story. I've interviewed more than 10,000 people and have yet to find someone without a story that deserves sharing, a story that illuminates who they are, what they do why they do it.Writing a book profoundly heightens how you are perceived. I know. I've been dining out on this for decades.https://www.getcatapulted.com/Link to Mike's bio___Living The Next Chapterthis podcast created by TrueMediaSolutions.ca

Canada's Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced yesterday that Canada could increase its oil and gas exports by up to 300,000 barrels per day to help European allies replace Russian oil and gas. Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) chairman Larry Tanenbaum has submitted an offer to buy the Premier League soccer (or football, if that's your persuasion) club Chelsea joining several other bidders in the chase. Higher interest rates could trigger a “severe correction” and “topple” Canada's housing market, according to a new report from economic researchers. Celebrating something? Let us know for a shoutout here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/GuHjLDoa The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal.

In this episode of the podcast, the squad welcomes Paul Walderman, a Digital Content Specialist at MLSE, to this week's edition of the show! Paul starts off the podcast by detailing his mindset, based on a positive attitude and a commitment to hard work (9:03). He talks about his tenure at George Brown College and Ryerson University, where he talks about the skills he took with him when he made the decision to fully commit to a career in sports business (10:53). Paul then talks about his first role in the industry- an internship with Toronto FC and TFC II- and talks about the real value that networking and honest, hard work can bring to the table when working in the industry (15:36). Additionally, Paul talks about his time with the Toronto Argonauts working as a Special Products Coordinator in Marketing and in Ticket Sales. Throughout that time, Paul talks about his strategies to adapt and embrace a difficult scenario, where doing so led him to his current role that he works at within Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (22:05). More importantly, Paul sheds some light on an extremely important article put together by himself and the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) team at MLSE to detail life as a sports professional on the autism spectrum. He talks about a certain connection with Doug Flutie, one of the Argos' all-time greats, that motivated him to put that piece together, which ended up getting attention worldwide (32:47). The article addresses crucial aspects such as what living on the spectrum can entail, the complexity of the disorder, certain challenges individuals may face, the benefits of including autistic people in the workplace, and meaningful steps that should be taken to create a more equitable environment, such as new hiring practices (35:34). Paul also elaborates on the ways that he is trying to impact the community, one of which is his Board of Directors position at the New Haven Learning Centre (43:40). Thank you to Paul for joining the show! A huge shoutout to Amanda Benitez, who made her podcast cohosting debut! Keep up with the podcast on social! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok using the handle @spmacouncilpodcast, and subscribe to our audio/video feeds on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor, and YouTube! #MaximizeYourMindset

This week, joining me is Jason Maglantay. Jason joins us this week to discuss his impact as a youth sports coach along with over 2 decades of experience in the sports & entertainment industry!About JasonJason Maglantay, born and raised in Toronto.  A husband, father to 2 young boys (aspiring athletes).  With 20+ years in the Canadian Sports and Entertainment industry, working in business development roles at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Tennis Canada and the Canadian Football League.  Currently, Director of Strategic Partnerships at the T1 Agency. I have a passion for being a volunteer youth sports coach and more importantly, working to be a positive role model for his boys and community.Love the show?! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn!

Famed Canadian wrestling manager, Christopher Cassidy a.k.a. Mike Kovac, returns to talk all things wrestling one week ahead of Nation Extreme Wrestling's event debut. In the news, BC Lions' transfer of ownership impending. Will BC entrepreneur Amar Doman breathe new life into the team? Owen Power heading back to University of Michigan for sophomore season. NHL ad patches coming next season, will Canucks uniforms become a Roger's billboard? Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment announces effective mid-September vaccination proof required to enter the arena and restaurants. EA Sports NHL 2022 will feature Auston Matthews. Canadian Elite Basketball League adds Scarborough Shooting Stars to their roster of teams. Was someone joking with the name? Canadian Men's Basketball Team ranks fifth in the Americas. Toronto Blue Jays return from a brutal road run to reclaim some wins in the last games of the regular season. Seattle Mariners continue a great season while Atlanta and LA Dodgers burn red hot. Baltimore Orioles struggle on the other side of the scale. An aging Terrell Owens wants back in the NFL. Share, subscribe and review today!

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: The Ontario government will be requiring all high-risk settings in the province to enact COVID-19 vaccine policies by Sept. 7 in response to increased transmissibility of the Delta variant. Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario's chief medical officer of health, made the announcement at Queen's Park Tuesday afternoon and said the decision factors in rising cases and slowing vaccine rates. Individuals will need to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, a medical reason for not having COVID-19 vaccines, or they will need to complete a COVID-19 vaccine educational session. For those who do not provide proof of receiving two COVID-19 vaccines, they will be required to participate in “regular” antigen testing. However, it wasn't immediately clear how often that screening would need to take place. We get the reaction to Ontario's new vax policy in secondary schools. GUEST: Karen Littlewood, President of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation - Reaction to Ontario's new vax policy in licensed retirement homes GUEST: Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos, Co-Founder of Doctors for Justice in Long-Term Care, Professor at Ontario Tech University - Employees, contractors, volunteers and students at hospitals as well as home and community care service providers will be covered under the required policies. Paramedic services, post-secondary institutions, retirement homes, women's shelters, group homes, and licensed home daycares will also be required to enact policies. Why didn't we just mandate vaccinations? GUEST: Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health for the Province of Ontario - COVID-19 vaccines will be mandatory for most major sports venues in Toronto, including Scotiabank Arena and BMO field, as of next month. Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) announced on Tuesday that all employees, event staff and guests will be required to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result to gain access to their arenas, stadium and restaurants by mid-September. Other venues MLSE owns or operates include Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground and the OVO Athletic Centre. GUEST: Dr. Barry Pakes, Public Health and Preventive Medicine Physician, and a Professor with Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto

On episode seven of the Bigger Than This Pod, we speak to Olu Paynter, who is a Youth Mentor at Toronto's MLSE Launchpad, in addition to working as Youth Consultant for a new Toronto venture known as Emerging Youth Consultancy.  Born and raised in Toronto, Olu has leveraged both his deep understanding of the city's heartbeat and love for sport in to helping the city's youth overcome a vast array of challenges.   We discuss the incredible and unique array of support provided to the community by MLSE Launchpad, a facility owned the Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (Owners of the Toronto Raptors and Maple Leafs), the challenge of supporting culturally and racially diverse youth through 2020 whilst processing events himself as a black man and what it is about Toronto that makes it so supportive of those from the city who go on to achieve big things. www.emergingyouth.info www.mlselaunchpad.org 

Lara Brown is a multimillion-dollar sales girl, a mom, a breast cancer survivor and 2x Ironman! She has worked at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment since 2003 as a leader on the Executive Suites Sales team.Born in South Africa, Lara has been through more setbacks and triumphs than I can imagine. In 2016, as she was just learning how to navigate life as a single mother, Lara was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. She had no direct family history, did not eat red meat, and was very active.After the diagnosis, Lara made a key decision to ask "why not me" instead of "why me"? Instead of feeling sorry for herself, she chose to jog to her appointments or do a spin class before them, walking into the Cancer Centre feeling strong. After being told she probably shouldn't run (as her energy would drop during treatment), she decided that she was going to do an Ironman.16 months after being diagnosed, Lara Brown heard those words - "Lara Brown, you are an Ironman!"

Savanna Hamilton is a Host and Producer at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. In front of the camera, she hosts a weekly Raptors show, Raptors Today, and is a featured host on the show NBA XL aired on NBA TV Canada. Digitally, she created a series called "Hold Space" that celebrates game-changers on and off the court which features diverse stories ranging from communities within the Leafs, TFC and Raptors. Behind-the-scenes Savanna has contributed to shows such as Budweiser Stage at Home, The Hangout, and many MLSE productions! She has a background in basketball as a former varsity player as well as a degree in Radio & Television Sports Media from Ryerson University. We discussed: Seeing a woman that looks like her in a position she wanted to be in to give her the vision of what's possible How our identity is wrapped up in our hair as black women Being the second Black woman on-air for sports full time in Canada Holding space for other women and much more... Stay connected with Savanna online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SavHamilton11 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savhamilton11/   Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!   Stay connected with us online: Facebook- http://bit.ly/2CkjhqV Instagram- http://bit.ly/2OszRfs Twitter- http://bit.ly/2RU9tcz Youtube- http://bit.ly/MakiniSmithYoutube LinkedIn- http://bit.ly/2IZZZIm Website- http://bit.ly/2PvRRSu Books- http://bit.ly/MakiniSmith Subscribe to our newsletter if you love the value and free stuff! http://bit.ly/2AVKNJM Send feedback/questions to info@awalkinmystilettos.com Submit guest suggestions HERE info@awalkinmystilettos.com

In this episode of CMO Talks, Fawn is joined by two exceptional collaborators weaving digital award-winning campaigns to grow both fan and sponsorship numbers at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. MLSE is a global juggernaut representing some of the best-known teams, such as the Raptors and Toronto Maple Leafs, whose real currency is based on engagement. This fascinating conversation explores how the CTO and CMO professionally blend their highly competent forces to create out-of-the-box experiences that continue to delight all stakeholders. 

This week, we're joined by Jenna Tharani - a Strategy Manager in Global Partnerships at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. Here's what we covered: [05:00] What does a strategist actually do? [10:50] How has the business of sports evolved during the pandemic? [21:00] Are we making progress with the brand promises of diversity improvements from 2020? [27:09] Why do DE&I efforts keep falling on BIPOC employees? [38:53] Does your support of a brand depend on their values? [42:39] Are there brands that advertise during Pride Month well without being performative? Follow Jenna on Instagram Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com @the_madmix @malickbba @dakturner

Durham College Esports Arena Student Spotlight Series - Matthew Hiscock Join the Durham College Esports Arena for the Student Spotlight and Industry Speaker Series. Each week we will be speaking with a Durham College Student or Industry Professional live on www.Twitch.tv/DurhamCollegeEsports, where we aim on providing Durham College students the opportunity to learn, engage and gain valuable insight from our guests. This week we were joined by Matthew Hiscock, a Durham College Advertisement & Marketing Communications Graduate. Matt is currently a tournament admin for Battlefy which is a video game hosting website and also a Arena Attendant at the Durham College Esports Arena. Find Matt on Twitch at twitch.tv/About32Gingers and their gaming Instagram account :About32Gingers. Join us again on Thursday April 1st at 6pm EST on www.Twitch.tv/DurhamCollegeEsports as we are joined by George Fadel who has been working in the sports and entertainment industry for a number of years for notable organizations like Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, the Memphis Grizzlies, the Madison Square Garden Company, the Canadian Olympic Committee, Freestyle Canada, and Canada Soccer. Socials: DC Esports Arena Twitter: @DCEsportsArena DC Esports Arena Instagram: dc_esportsarena DC Esports Arena Discord Server: www.discord.gg/durhamesports

Could you imagine managing the commercial strategy and partnerships of four major sports teams in the NBA, Major League Soccer, Canadian Football League and Ice Hockey?That's the dream reality for Morgan Todd – Manager, Strategy, Global Partnerships at MLSE!In our first direct call to Toronto Canada, we hear from Morgan on how she used a degree in psychology to launch her career as a sports marketing strategist. Morgan shares with us her fan activation ideas without attendance, the process of making up value with commercial partners in a COVID impacted year and the most essential roles in sport that are growing in 2021.Morgan also discusses the old way and now the new way of getting a job in sport, the standout qualities she looks for when adding talent to her team and her unforgettable experience as part of the Toronto Raptors 2019 NBA Championship.Tune in to gain an incredible insight into what might just be the coolest job so far on the SportsGrad Podcast!Looking to get a head start in 2021 with your career in sport?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, resume templates, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge.Become a member: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Want a job in sport? Download our FREE eBook ‘How to Get Jobs in Sport. The SportsGrad Method' at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with MorganConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. (MLSE) is Canada's preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences to fans. MLSE is one of North America's leading providers of exceptional experiences. It is the parent company of the National Hockey League's Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association's Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer's Toronto FC and the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts. MLSE owns or operates all of the venues its teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and the OVO Athletic Centre and also provides fans in Toronto incredible live music and entertainment events. MLSE strives to deliver championships to our city and our fans and bring the world to its feet. For this new episode of LeCorner International, we had the pleasure of spending an hour with Teeka Cockson, Commercial Strategy Manager at MLSE to best understand the core activities of the company, its desire to create winning teams and deliver championships to its city and its fans.   Episode Timeline:  - Teeka's & Mapple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) presentation, a unique organisation bringing different teams/franchises together - Can you help  - The alignment between the teams as well as the verticals or areas of interest MLSE's intention to build and scale products. It is not only about sourcing and monitoring.  - The creation of MLSE digital labs group: bringing all of IT, venue technology, product, design and engineering, data science, strategy and analytics under one umbrella to develop some great cross-collaboration and innovation - What 2020 looked like for you at MLSE while all teams and sport had to pause before restarting again in new formats? - The innovation process at MLSE and product creation, how does the work is articulated between MLSE and the experts from the teams/franchises? - Moving from an inside-out innovation process to the outside-in, the cooperation with the start-ups and SMEs ecosystem - Can MLSE take shares/equity in start-ups and if not, is that something you envisage? - Their relationship with the Leagues: NHL NBA, MLB etc.  - Teeka's thoughts and views on sport after this pandemic and what will be the main changes from her standpoint. If you had good time listening this episode, do not hesitate to support us: 1. By subscribing, it's just a small click

Anthony Ruggiero is an art director at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment - the company that owns the Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors. Ten years ago he was selling Leafs and Raptors jerseys in the team store at the Air Canada Center . He worked his ass off, moved up and now designs the uniforms that Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors sell in that same store. We dive into that and nerd out on some uniform design storytelling for sports teams across the NHL, NFL and NBA. Listen in to hear the story behind this year's Toronto Raptors City Edition Jersey. And of course we go into the practicals that he used to move up from being the person who was selling you a jersey to become the person who was designing a jersey. The Toronto Raptors City Edition Jersey that we talked about:https://www.nba.com/news/city-edition-draft-roam-the-northAnthony's LinkedIn profile is here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-ruggiero-16263011/Full show notes and transcripts can be found here:https://www.mtcpod.comLike the show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps. Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

How does one start at a junior sales position at one of the worlds largest, and most respected, sports and entertainment companies to progress to a position of  Senior Director of Sales for that same organization?It starts by putting others first. Learn from Anton about his journey to date. He credits previous leaders who  have taught him that :" no one is too tall to pick up the luggage" and "leaders lift"Also learn about how his family have  influenced his leadership journey.Finally,  Anton will share with you part of his leadership philosophy with great nuggets like : "Inverse the Org Chart"What a  classy gentleman and a leader who will surely reach the  top while helping to carry the luggage with his team towards that destination.The world needs more Anton.Enjoy this episode of Lessons in Leadership brought to you by www.marcpetitpas.com , because when you can't find a sponsor, sponsor yourself :)Lessons In Leadership - Stockroom to the BoardroomBrought you by www.marcpetitpas.com in partnership with www.getcatapulted.comTo book your meeting about starting your journey to writing your book with Mike Ulmer : https://calendly.com/catapult-99/marcplink Behaviours and Strategy Drive Results The Marc Petitpas Group is proud to present : Lessons in LeadershipSupport the showTo Book Your Meeting about starting your journey to writing your book with our sponsor Mike Ulmer : https://calendly.com/catapult-99/marcplink

Barb Sarmiento  leads CRM team and agency relationships at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. That's over half a billion dollars in ticket sales. CRM is an excellent "back door" into sports. It's something that most people don't consider as a way in, so the competition is lower for the opportunities - if you've got the right skill set. We did into how to build that skill set, practicle applications of how to prep for a CRM interview and more. We were struggling with some sound and internet issue when recording this one, but I assure you that the content,  insights and practical applications are top notch. Barb's LinkedIn profile is here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bcsarmiento/Full show notes and transcripts can be found here: https://www.mtcpod.comLike the show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps. Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Mike Wendling, the current Director of Event Services & Housekeeping for Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, joins me on the podcast to share his unique path towards working in sports. He talks about taking a year off to teach children in Belize, gives his opinion on the debate over paying student-athletes, and explains what it's like to work in collegiate athletics.

Want to hear the path of one of Canada's most successful business leaders?Richard Peddie grew the enterprise value of MLSE form 500M to 2 Billion under his leadership but that is not his story.It is the lives he has changed because of his passion for people development.Richard Walks the Walk. Have a listen while he takes us through his journey in life and business.Richard didn't just build building and teams and hence a city, he built dreams and beliefs of those who were led by him.Listen closely, you may just see quite a bit of your path in his journey.Lessons In Leadership - Stockroom to the BoardroomBrought you by www.marcpetitpas.com in partnership with www.getcatapulted.comTo book your meeting about starting your journey to writing your book with Mike Ulmer : https://calendly.com/catapult-99/marcplink Behaviours and Strategy Drive Results The Marc Petitpas Group is proud to present : Lessons in LeadershipSupport the showTo Book Your Meeting about starting your journey to writing your book with our sponsor Mike Ulmer : https://calendly.com/catapult-99/marcplink

This episode will feature NHL & MLSE's (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment) Professional Dabbler (Marketing, Social Media, Live Contributor, Operations), Chelsea Vern. Tune in to hear how Chelsea got involved in a little bit of everything while STILL in school Want the chance to compete for over $3K in prizes while playing NBA2k20, NHL20 or COD Warzone?! Use my Promo Code: THEROUTE50 to get 50% off of ALL Lug Esports registration, visit them at lughockey.com or @lughockey on social media To get to know more about me, Christopher Nascimento: Follow @nascimentomktg on Twitter & Instagram, OR Listen to Episode ZERO & 20.

Host Chris Walder (@WalderSports) invites Jordan Hayles (@MR_STiXX), a video editor for Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment and the host of the "YO STiXX Podcast," onto the program. The two discuss the impact the recent Black Lives Matter protests have had on Jordan (2:42), what goes through his mind when he hears "All Lives Matter," (7:35) what I can do better as a White man to be a stronger ally to the Black community (10:07), the lack of diversity and representation in the media (14:45), the recent "Blackout Tuesday" initiative on social media (23:57), and how basketball writers have an added responsibility to use their platform to take a stand on issues affecting Black people (28:03). Jordan also talks about a recent episode of his podcast where he opened up about his separation, going to therapy, and how rough 2019 was for him personally (31:20), while also chiming in on the Toronto Raptors and how his expectations may have changed following this layoff (39:32). And in his final rapid-fire questioning, Jordan recommends some can't-miss eateries in Scarborough, what it was like getting retweeted by Zendaya, his thoughts on the new Miles Morales Spider-Man video game, some final slander for anyone who believes the Raptors were lucky to win a championship, and much more.  PLEASE DONATE: Black Lives Matter Toronto (https://blacklivesmatter.ca), Canadian Association of Black Journalists (https://www.cabj.news/donations), Justice for Regis (https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-regis)

“I'm grateful for the fact that I can look back at my life and I can honestly say I don't really have any regrets. If I died tomorrow, I tried to live it the best I could and having said that, still young and healthy and lots to look forward to.” – Darryl Sittler Few players in Toronto Maple Leafs history captured the imagination of hockey fans, and a place in their hearts, like number 27, Darryl Sittler. The former centre man and Captain of the Maple Leafs was born third in a family of eight children in Kingston Ontario, played his junior hockey career with the London Knights and went on to be Toronto's first choice in the 1970 Amateur Draft. Darryl embarked on a career that led him to the top of the Leafs All-Time Points and Goal Scoring List and he secured his place among the NHL's all-time greats in 1989 with his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame. He finished his career with 484 goals and 1121 points. He set an NHL single-game record that still stands by getting 10 points (six goals, four assists) in a game against the Boston Bruins in 1976. On February 8, 2003, in a touching tribute to an illustrious career, with his three grown children at his side, Darryl Sittler was honoured at a Toronto home game against the Montreal Canadiens as his banner was raised to the rafters of the Air Canada Centre. The banner not only bore his name and jersey number but as a tribute to his late wife Wendy who had died of colon cancer in 2001, hers too was inscribed. In his post-hockey career, Darryl kept his entrepreneurial spirit lit with business endeavours fueled by his long-standing philosophy to learn, prepare and work hard. He is an active Member of the Board of Directors of several publicly listed mineral exploration companies, a founding Co-Chair for ‘Have a Heart for Downs Syndrome' (HHDS) and is very supportive of several charities including Special Olympics Canada, Screen Colons Canada and Colorectal Cancer Canada. Darryl also spends time working with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Inc. in areas of Corporate Partners and in community relations. In Darryl's lifetime pursuit of good health and longevity he stays active by training, bike riding, fishing and playing golf. Together with his wife Luba, Darryl has a full family life and enjoys spending time with his children, his grandchildren as well as his friends.    Show Notes [02:07] Patrick introduces his next guest who needs little introduction for hockey fans: Darryl Sittler [04:00] Darryl and Patrick drop the puck and get underway. [04:38] After retiring from his first career in hockey, Darryl talks about the variety of things he tried, studied and undertook in his second act and how he decided on the things that were right for him. [07:38] The importance of preparation and work ethic is a philosophy Darryl adopted early which served his goal of playing in the NHL and continued to serve him in the projects he undertook post-NHL. [10:05] Darryl shares his background and experiences to provide insight into where his entrepreneurial mindset and strong work ethic originated. [14:58] Darryl's love for the game of hockey was his number one motivator to immerse himself in the sport, keep practicing and working at it every day. [17:00] Identity shift: Darryl articulates his feelings of playing NHL level hockey, the ups and downs, comraderies, spontaneity and adrenaline, and then how he managed the shift after retiring. Long-term thinking, setting goals and engaging in alternative activities all kept (and keeps) his energy lit. [21:15] Two essential attributes that Darryl learned both as a kid and coming up in the NHL: respect and humility. [24:34] In keeping with humility, Darryl recounts a moving story of meeting Terry Fox, the everlasting impact it has had on him, and the opportunity we all have to make a difference. Big or small it all matters. [29:26] Darryl's talks about his boundaries and commitment when his integrity is tested.