Outside of the Classroom

The SLG Project

The Outside of the Classroom Podcast features individuals sharing stories about building businesses and careers. We bridge the gap between theory and practice on topics including managing and developing people, how businesses establish credibility, the importance of organizational culture, and overcoming setbacks. - Ranked in the top 1% on Spotify - Listeners on every continent - High listener engagement with 80% of subscribers listening to every episode

  1. Jun 1

    Derek Bartlett and Paul May: Building More Than a Business

    In this episode, I sit down with Derek Bartlett and Paul May, the founders of Legacy Basketball Academy, to discuss the journey of building an organization from the ground up. We explore the realities of entrepreneurship, earning trust, building credibility, developing culture, and making growth decisions that align with long-term goals. We also discuss leadership, community impact, and the importance of creating an environment that develops people both on and off the court. This is a conversation about what it takes to build something meaningful—and what it takes to sustain it.

    1h 38m

  2. May 11

    James Stauch: Perspective - Thinking Deeper in a World That Moves Faster

    In this episode, I speak with James Stauch about systems thinking, complexity, and why many organizations struggle to solve the problems they face. Our conversation explores the tension between urgency and understanding — from AI and entrepreneurship to education, leadership, and public systems — and why modern organizations are increasingly rewarded for reacting quickly rather than thinking deeply. This episode examines why developing a deeper understanding of the systems around us may become one of the most important capabilities for leaders, organizations, and societies moving forward.

    1h 35m

  3. Apr 27

    Garie Adamson: 100 Miles and Still Going - Building a Brand That Outlasts the Moment

    What does it take to build something that lasts? In this episode, I sit down with Garie Adamson, founder of a brand rooted in Toronto’s early hip-hop culture that has remained relevant for over three decades. We talk about recognizing opportunity early, navigating rapid growth, and adapting without losing identity. Garie also shares the realities behind the brand—competition, setbacks, and the discipline required to keep evolving.

    1h 38m

  4. Apr 20

    Deep Dive: Understanding Scar Tissue

    Scar tissue is what experience leaves behind. It manifests in how you think, decide, and respond. In this Deep Dive episode, we explore scar tissue: what it is, where it adds value, where it can work against you, and how to work with itSo that it informs your judgment without narrowing it.

    4 min

  5. Apr 6

    Bruce Reilly: What Endures – Judgment and Relationships

    “You can build a wall by pouring concrete—or you can build it brick by brick, client by client.” What actually sustains a business over time? In this conversation, I talk with Bruce Reilly, Managing Partner of a CPA firm, reflecting on more than three decades of building and leading a business. We explore what sits beneath technical expertise—how relationships are built, how judgment is shaped through experience, and how leadership evolves from control to trust.

    1h 48m

  6. Mar 23

    Deep Dive: What Strategy Actually Requires

    In this Deep Dive, we move beyond clarity and examine what it actually takes to achieve strategic objectives in practice. Strategy introduces new demands on the organization. But those demands are not always made explicit. What capabilities are required?Where do decisions sit?How does the organization need to change?When these questions remain under-defined, more effort is needed to compensate. Strategy does not break on intent. It breaks on not understanding what it needs.

    3 min

  7. Mar 9

    Natalie Riviere: Perspective – Marketing in the Age of AI: Why Human Relationships Still Matter

    Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how marketing is executed, but what does that mean for the role of human marketers? In this Perspective episode of Outside of the Classroom, Natalie Riviere shares how AI is beginning to reshape the practice of marketing. Drawing on her experience in digital marketing, she explains how AI tools are accelerating everyday marketing execution while also revealing their limitations. Ultimately, Natalie argues that the real value of marketing still rests on human judgment, credibility, and relationships.

    1h 7m

  8. Mar 2

    Deep Dive: Strategy Is a Decision - Achieving Strategic Clarity

    Most organizations don’t fail from lack of effort. They fail from lack of clarity. In this Deep Dive, we examine what strategic clarity actually requires inside an organization — beyond vision statements and growth language. What problem are you truly trying to solve What must change? What are you willing to give up? And how will you know you’re making real progress?Strategic clarity is about trade-offs and disciplined commitment. Because if the direction is blurred, execution will amplify the wrong things.

    8 min
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The Outside of the Classroom Podcast features individuals sharing stories about building businesses and careers. We bridge the gap between theory and practice on topics including managing and developing people, how businesses establish credibility, the importance of organizational culture, and overcoming setbacks. - Ranked in the top 1% on Spotify - Listeners on every continent - High listener engagement with 80% of subscribers listening to every episode

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  • Creator
    The SLG Project
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The SLG Project
  • Show Website
    Outside of the Classroom