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Better People Decisions. Stronger Teams. Scalable Results. The People Playbook is your weekly guide to building high-performing teams and cultures that scale. Hosted by leadership coach and executive advisor Jason Taylor, this podcast features raw, insightful conversations with CEOs, founders, and culture builders who know what it really takes to lead in today’s world. From mindset to execution, every episode unpacks the strategies, missteps, and breakthroughs behind exceptional leadership - and how to align your people, purpose, and performance for lasting impact. Whether you're a CEO scaling fast, a senior leader navigating change, or a builder at heart - this is your playbook for becoming the leader your team needs. 🎯 New episodes weekly 🔥 Real talk. No fluff. 🧠 Actionable insights you can use today Because growth doesn’t start with strategy - it starts with people. Join the People Playbook Circle for exclusive leadership tools & community: jetcoaching.app.clientclub.net

Recent Episodes

David Druker - President-CEO, The UPS Store Canada

What does it take to lead hundreds of entrepreneurs while protecting the culture, standards, and relationships that make a franchise successful? On this episode of The People Playbook, Jason Taylor sits down with David Druker, President-CEO of The UPS Store Canada, for a conversation about leadership, franchising, accountability, and the power of relationships. David shares lessons from more than 35 years in the franchise industry, including his journey from franchisee to leading a network of...

35 MIN

Jon Cheney – CEO & Chief AI Officer, GenAIPI

AI is changing how we work, but great leadership is still about people. In this episode of The People Playbook Podcast, Jason Taylor sits down with Jon Cheney, CEO and Chief AI Officer at GenAIPI, to explore what leaders need to understand about AI, culture, and building high-performing teams. Jon shares why embracing AI has to start at the top, how leaders can move their teams from fear to curiosity, and why actually experimenting with new technology is the fastest way to understand what’s p...

31 MIN

Vladlen Xavier Stark - CFO, Remuda Building & Founder and Chairman, Luxara

What does it take to lead effectively when the environment around you is constantly changing? In this episode of The People Playbook, Jason Taylor sits down with Vladlen Xavier Stark, CFO at Remuda Building and Founder and Chairman of Luxara, to explore the leadership principles behind building high-performing teams, scaling organizations, and making better decisions. Drawing on more than 15 years of experience across finance, technology, manufacturing, and real estate, Vladlen shares why tru...

33 MIN

Stephen Emmerson – President & CEO, Emmerson Packaging

What does it take to lead a family business for more than 30 years while continuing to grow, innovate, and build a thriving culture? In this episode of The People Playbook, Jason Taylor sits down with Stephen Emmerson, President & CEO of Emmerson Packaging, to explore the leadership principles that have guided one of Canada's longstanding family businesses. Stephen shares why great leaders learn to delegate early, how "fingertip management" limits growth, and why hiring people who complem...

32 MIN

Matt Rolfe – Hospitality Leadership Coach, Matt Rolfe Coaching

Great leadership isn't about doing more. It's about doing what matters most. In this episode of The People Playbook, Jason Taylor sits down with Matt Rolfe to explore why so many leaders overcommit, how burnout starts long before people notice it, and why trust, self-awareness, and human connection are the foundation of high-performing teams. They discuss the difference between managing people and developing leaders, the role AI should play in leadership, how to build cultures that retain gre...

24 MIN