Leadership Through Service: The Story of John Carstairs | An Entrepreneur's Vibes Podcast
Thu Dec 11 2025
In this episode of An Entrepreneur’s Vibes, we sit down with a seasoned educator and industry professional whose career has been shaped by one powerful idea: clear language creates real impact.John Carstairs has spent decades teaching technical writing, leading colleges and institutions, and helping organizations communicate more effectively. From classrooms to boardrooms, his work has shown how plain English isn’t just about better writing—it’s about better leadership, stronger teams, and more accessible systems.We explore his journey through education and leadership, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and why professionals often overcomplicate their communication. He also shares insights from his community work, including his recent recognition from Lethbridge Family Services, and explains how clarity, empathy, and consistency can transform organizations from the inside out.---The Write Direction is a North America-wide professional & technical writing company. We are a comprehensive network of writers, industry experts, and academic professionals. We provide solutions for professional and technical individuals, companies, and organizations who are looking for assistance with their business writing projects.Our vision is simple and straightforward: to be the leading national technical and professional writing service company in the country, through our unparalleled service and extreme attention to detail.Credits:Music by The Passion HiFi - Listen To My Song----Follow Us Online Here:Website: https://www.thewrite-direction.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewritedirectioninc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWriteDirectionInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WriteDirection7LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-write-direction-inc/
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In this episode of An Entrepreneur’s Vibes, we sit down with a seasoned educator and industry professional whose career has been shaped by one powerful idea: clear language creates real impact.John Carstairs has spent decades teaching technical writing, leading colleges and institutions, and helping organizations communicate more effectively. From classrooms to boardrooms, his work has shown how plain English isn’t just about better writing—it’s about better leadership, stronger teams, and more accessible systems.We explore his journey through education and leadership, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and why professionals often overcomplicate their communication. He also shares insights from his community work, including his recent recognition from Lethbridge Family Services, and explains how clarity, empathy, and consistency can transform organizations from the inside out.---The Write Direction is a North America-wide professional & technical writing company. We are a comprehensive network of writers, industry experts, and academic professionals. We provide solutions for professional and technical individuals, companies, and organizations who are looking for assistance with their business writing projects.Our vision is simple and straightforward: to be the leading national technical and professional writing service company in the country, through our unparalleled service and extreme attention to detail.Credits:Music by The Passion HiFi - Listen To My Song----Follow Us Online Here:Website: https://www.thewrite-direction.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewritedirectioninc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWriteDirectionInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WriteDirection7LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-write-direction-inc/