What does it really take to scale a business without losing what made it special in the first place?

In this episode of CEO Global Network Podcast, John Wilson sits down with Blair Hyslop, Co-CEO and Co-Owner of Mrs. Dunster’s Bakery, to unpack the realities of growth, leadership, and building a resilient company in today’s environment.

Blair shares hard-earned lessons from growing a family business at 20%+ annually, including the difficult decisions leaders face as companies scale, why great people don’t always scale with the business, and what actually builds a strong brand in a crowded market.

The conversation also dives into one of the most misunderstood issues in Canada today: labour and immigration. Blair offers a clear, on-the-ground perspective on why Atlantic Canada doesn’t have a labour surplus and what leaders across the country are getting wrong.

From leadership discipline to entrepreneurship lessons he wishes he learned earlier, this is a practical, no-fluff conversation for CEOs and executives navigating growth, complexity, and change.

What if most workplace accidents are not caused by people, but by broken systems?

In this episode of the CEO Global Network Podcast, John Wilson sits down with Kevin Brown to unpack the truth about workplace safety, leadership accountability, and why smart organizations turn safety into a competitive advantage.

Kevin shares lessons from investigating hundreds of serious incidents, explains why compliance alone is not enough, and outlines how CEOs can build safer, stronger, more profitable companies.

They also discuss why Canada needs a unified national safety framework and what that could unlock for businesses and workers alike.

If you lead people, run operations, or care about building a high-performing culture, this episode is packed with practical insight.

What separates great leaders from good ones?

In this episode of the CEO Global Network Podcast, John Wilson sits down with seasoned executive and board director Tom Gunter to unpack the leadership lessons that only come from decades in the field.

From leading iconic brands like PepsiCo, Molson Coors, and ConAgra… to mentoring today’s top CEOs, Tom shares the real-world insights most leaders only learn the hard way.

They dive into:

• Why giving constructive feedback is one of the hardest skills to master
• The hidden reason some brands thrive for decades while others fade
• A simple but powerful “relationship bank account” framework every leader should use
• The accountability gap that holds even experienced leaders back
• And the career decision that changed everything for Tom

This is not theory. It is practical leadership advice you can apply immediately.

If you are leading a team, scaling a company, or trying to become a better operator, this conversation is for you.