From Hockey Goalie To Long-Serving Mayor with Donald J Atchison (Canada)
About this episode
Donald J. Atchison shares his journey from professional hockey to becoming the longest-serving mayor of Saskatoon, discussing leadership and community trust.
Send us Fan Mail A man walks into civic life after four years of professional hockey and ends up becoming the longest-serving mayor in Saskatoon’s history. Donald J. Atchison joins us to unpack what that journey taught him about leadership under pressure, why “success” has to include employees and neighbours, and how the basics of city life still shape trust: safety, security, transport, affordable housing, and a sense of hope. We also dig into the personal stories that don’t make the highli...
People in this episode
Host: Dr Ariella (Ariel) Rosita King
Guest: Donald J Atchison
Topics covered
- leadership
- civic life
- hockey
- mayoral experience
- community trust
Keywords
- hockey
- mayor
- leadership
- Saskatoon
- community
- trust
- affordable housing
- transport
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Organizations: The Business of Life with Dr King
Places: Saskatoon
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