Listen to Episode 72 of Sportopia: Lessons on Leadership with Michael Bartlett, President & CEO of Basketball Canada

May 7, 2026 – (Ottawa, ON) The latest episode of Sportopia: Conversations about healthy, human sport, titled “Lessons on Leadership with Michael Bartlett, President & CEO of Basketball Canada” is now available. Listen as we share insights to enhance the legal and leadership knowledge of sport leaders. Episodes are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. You can also listen on our website. 

This week, Dina and Steve sit down with Michael Bartlett to explore how a defining leadership challenge transformed the way he thinks about failure. Michael inspires us to embrace vulnerability, build a shared vision, and cultivate a strong team ethos – all of which reflect the heart of his leadership philosophy.

Click here to listen to Episode 72

The podcast is meant to answer burning questions from sport leaders, so we are inviting listeners to share ideas for future topics and to ask questions you’d like for us to tackle. Listen and submit questions and comments via email at hello@sportlaw.ca, to have your say in conversations about healthy, human sport! 

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