We had the privilege of sitting down with Scott Gillingham, the 44th Mayor of Winnipeg, for a powerful and inspiring conversation about leadership, community, and the future of our city.Mayor Gillingham shares how his years of service as a pastor shaped his desire to make a greater impact, ultimately leading him into politics. He talks about his vision for Winnipeg, especially the downtown core, "The heart of the city,” vital to keeping the whole community thriving.Together, we explore the incredible talent, culture, history and organizations that make Winnipeg unique, and the importance of building an environment where everyone can succeed. Mayor Gillingham also reflects on the challenges of polarization in society and why true progress depends on coming together as one community.This episode is a rare look inside the vision, values, and determination of the leader driving Winnipeg forward.

00:00 Building Winnipeg's Future

02:18 Sense of Community & Challenges

03:49 Reflections on Leadership & Service

07:08 Leadership Lessons & Collaboration

12:18 Responding to Crisis and Emergencies

18:27 Balancing the Role of Mayor

23:11 Winnipeg at 150 & Vision for the Future

27:01 Winnipeg's Strengths & Challenges

31:41 Downtown Investments & City Projects

36:36 Messaging, Social Media, and Community Events

39:32 Handling Criticism & Staying Resilient

44:33 Difficult Decisions & Long-term Thinking

47:03 Technology, AI & The Evolving City

49:39 Advice for Winnipeggers: Live a Life of Service

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