Over breakfast, we explored how the experiences we carry to work shape how we communicate, lead, and build relationships, and the role responsible leadership plays in our workplaces and communities.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, placed a bid, donated, or supported the morning from afar. Your generosity helps families affected by domestic violence access a secure place to live, caring support, and time to rebuild on their own terms.
Safe Families. Strong Teams.
Responsible Leadership.
Thank you to Adam Legge, Dorothy Bewernick, and Jason Hatcher for sharing their perspectives on leadership, workplace culture, and accountability— and encouraging us to consider the human impact of our everyday decisions.
Adam Legge
President
Business Council of Alberta
Adam highlighted how a leader’s small, daily decisions shape workplace culture. When leaders overlook behaviour that goes against their values, they send a message about what is acceptable. Strong leadership means putting those values into practice, even when under pressure to deliver short-term results.
About Adam
Adam brings more than 20 years of experience leading organizations across business, public policy, and economic development, offering a practical perspective on leadership, strong teams, and community prosperity.
Dorothy Bewernick
Co-Owner
Great West Radon
Dorothy drew a parallel between radon and domestic violence: both can be present without people realizing it. She shared how conversations with family and friends can bring hidden concerns to light, spark questions, and encourage people to seek more information or support.
About Dorothy
Dorothy is co-owner of Great West Radon, combining entrepreneurship, advocacy, and community education to help people understand radon risks and make informed decisions for their homes, families, and communities.
Jason Hatcher
CEO and Co-Founder
Signal Hill
Jason emphasized that leaders need the courage to speak up when behaviour causes harm. That means naming the behaviour, making expectations clear, and holding people accountable— while treating them with compassion and giving them room to learn and change.
About Jason
Jason brings more than 20 years of experience advising business and government leaders across Canada on strategy, communications, and public policy, offering a broad perspective on leadership and decision-making.
A question to carry forward
An attendee working in healthcare reflected that frontline staff rarely volunteer the words, “I’m not okay.”
How do we make it easier for people to say when they’re struggling?
Your support helps build stronger families and stronger communities.
Thank you to our sponsors, auction donors, and community partners for helping bring Rise & Shine to life. Your support made this gathering possible and helps sustain Radiance’s work with families affected by domestic violence.
The words of a former client remind us why that support matters.
“Radiance has given my daughter and I a safe and supportive environment to live and grow in as we put our lives back together. I have learned to be a stronger, more assertive person while living here. I know that there are still good, kind people out there.
Thank you for encouraging and supporting me. Thank you for believing in me. Thank you for everything!”
– Former Radiance Resident
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With Gratitude to Our 2025 Rise & Shine Sponsors
- Tim Hearn
- Cremers and Elliott
- Great West Radon
- Gail Urquhart Consulting
- Carbert Waite LLP
- Hamilton and Partners