# Ep: 61 - Michael Bartlett

An episode of [Shit My Dad Taught Me](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1794241148), 5 Aug 2026, 58 min.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/10ad395cc/podcast/play/123558170/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-31%2F428938769-44100-2-4d83ae9ef7d11.mp3

In this episode of Shit My Dad Taught Me, we sit down with Michael Bartlett, CEO of Canada Basketball and former MLSE executive. Michael shares his journey into sports leadership, the incredible growth of basketball across Canada, and what it takes to build winning cultures at the highest level. We also discuss leadership, mental health, fatherhood, raising resilient kids, the future of Canadian basketball, and the lasting lessons his father passed down that continue to shape both his career and his life. It's an inspiring conversation about purpose, perspective, and creating a legacy that extends far beyond sport. Special Thanks To Our Incredible Sponsors: This Episode’s Dad Jokes Sponsor: Spicer Landscaping & Snow Removal Services

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