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The Life of a Servant
Dennis Mills
23 episodes
5 days ago
The key to successful leadership is the capacity to be a dedicated servant. Although I've been a businessman, a parliamentarian, a community leader and volunteer, husband, father and a grandfather, through it all I have been a servant. I talk about these experiences in my memoir, "From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair", available on Amazon (https://a.co/d/d7qqbpS). And in this podcast we feature conversations with a who’s who of successful leaders, and learn how they achieved what they did by being authentic servants.
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The key to successful leadership is the capacity to be a dedicated servant. Although I've been a businessman, a parliamentarian, a community leader and volunteer, husband, father and a grandfather, through it all I have been a servant. I talk about these experiences in my memoir, "From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair", available on Amazon (https://a.co/d/d7qqbpS). And in this podcast we feature conversations with a who’s who of successful leaders, and learn how they achieved what they did by being authentic servants.
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The Life of a Servant
Canada's Family Farms and Our National Food Supply - House of Commons - March 20, 2001

Season 3, Episode 3

Working Towards a National Food Plan for Canada


In a recent episode ofThe Life of a Servant we talked about the importance of protecting Canada’s fresh water resources.


In this episode we take another trip back to the year 2001 to hear a speech delivered byDennis Mills in Canada’s House of Commons aboutfood security.


On March 20, 2001, Dennis was serving as the Member of Parliament for Toronto-Danforth. As a city MP, Dennis and his team led several efforts to educate and raise awareness among Canada’s urban population about the value of Canada’s family farms.


This speech provides listeners with an audio glimpse into the nation’s boardroom nearly a quarter of a century ago, and how Members of Parliament from all political parties were working towards supporting and bolstering Canada’s family farms, protecting our national food supply, and finding do-able ways to raise our national understanding and appreciation of how our food moves from the fields to our tables.


Twenty-four years later, issues around food prices and how Canada’s food chain works really have taken a front seat on the tables, in the wallets and in the hearts and minds of Canadians.


Visit ⁠www.dennismills.com to learn more and to ADD YOUR VOICE to the conversation about building a stronger, more inclusive and resilient Canada for all Canadians. YOUR VOICE COUNTS.

And don’t forget to check out the latest book by Dennis Mills, “From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair: A Memoir” available now through ⁠www.benmcnallybooks.com⁠ in the heart of Toronto, as well as through an Amazon global marketplace near you (https://a.co/d/d7qqbpS).


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8 months ago
10 minutes 47 seconds

The Life of a Servant
The Safety, Security and Protection of Canada's Freshwater Resources: From Canada's House of Commons, May 8, 2001.

Season 3, Episode 2

This episode ofThe Life of a Servant takes listeners back 24 years, to May 8, 2001, in Canada’s House of Commons. On that day,Dennis Mills and several other Members of Parliament from all parties participated in a debate that focused on strengthening the safety, management and protection of Canada’s freshwater resources. The two other voices you hear in this episode are those of the Speaker of the House, the HonourableEleni Bakopanos, andJohn Herron, then the Progressive Conservative Member of Parliament for Fundy Royal in New Brunswick.

What you’ll hear is in many ways an audio time capsule from theboardroom of the nation – a chamber where Members from all parties rose above partisanship to deal with the issues that affected all Canadians; during a time period, although long-overdue, that featured Canada’s Parliamentarians seizing the importance of working collaboratively with indigenous governments and communities; and in a far-sighted moment, nearly a quarter of a century ago, in which our Members of Parliament from all communities in Canada knew that we would one day have to find some way to protect Canada’s most important resource.

Twenty-four years later, today’s pressing need to protect Canada’s freshwater resources just may be Canada’s defining leadership moment.

Visit ⁠www.dennismills.com to learn more and to ADD YOUR VOICE to the conversation about building a stronger, more inclusive and resilient Canada for all Canadians. YOUR VOICE COUNTS.

And don’t forget to check out the latest book by Dennis Mills, “From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair: A Memoir” available now through ⁠www.benmcnallybooks.com⁠ in the heart of Toronto, as well as through an Amazon global marketplace near you (https://a.co/d/d7qqbpS).

#books #memoir #podcast #politics #bookstagram #parliament #publicpolicy #government #canadianbusiness #politicalleadership #thelifeofaservant #lifeofaservant #politicalmemoir #servantleadership #howtogetelected #taxreform #singletaxsystem #watermanagement #familyfarms #foodsecurity #foodprices #eventplanning #advocacy #howtoadvocate #canadianindigenous #liberalleadership #primeministers #governingcanada #ifiwereprimeminister #ifiwerepm #canada #politicalbiography #businessbiography


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9 months ago
12 minutes 59 seconds

The Life of a Servant
A Leadership Moment for Canada

Season 3, Episode 1

Who has what it takes lead now?

Welcome to Season 3 of The Life of a Servant.

In this episode, radio personality and podcaster Brian Crombie, of the Brian Crombie Radio Hour, chats with Dennis Mills about leadership.

They talk not only about who’s who in the Liberal Leadership race in Canada, but what national leadership really means -- leadership values in our communities, in ourselves and on the world stage.

They ask the questions: What is leadership, really? Is it charisma? It is a fancy resume? Is it likeability or electability? Or is it the capacity to speak for the poor, the challenged, those without a voice? Is leadership about the ability, passion and commitment to serve?

This episode also features Dennis endorsing Chrystia Freeland as the most suitable candidate to lead the Liberal Party of Canada, and he outlines the opportunities in this choice both for the Liberal Party and for Canada as a whole.

This interview was originally aired on January 31, 2025 on News Talk Sauga 960 AM. Listen to more episodes of the Brian Crombie Hour by checking out his podcast at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/brian-crombie-radio-hour--4107390.

Visit ⁠www.dennismills.com to learn more and to ADD YOUR VOICE to the conversation about building a stronger, more inclusive and resilient Canada for all Canadians. YOUR VOICE COUNTS.

And don’t forget to check out the latest book by Dennis Mills, “From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair: A Memoir” available now through ⁠www.benmcnallybooks.com⁠ in the heart of Toronto, as well as through an Amazon global marketplace near you (https://a.co/d/d7qqbpS).

#books #memoir #podcast #politics #bookstagram #parliament #publicpolicy #government #canadianbusiness #politicalleadership #thelifeofaservant #lifeofaservant #politicalmemoir #servantleadership #howtogetelected #taxreform #singletaxsystem #watermanagement #familyfarms #foodsecurity #foodprices #eventplanning #advocacy #howtoadvocate #canadianindigenous #liberalleadership #primeministers #governingcanada #ifiwereprimeminister #ifiwerepm #canada #politicalbiography #businessbiography #briancrombie #briancrombieradiohour #chrystiafreeland #dennismills #donaldtrump #justintrudeau #liberalparty #newstalksauga960am #sauga960am #tariffs


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9 months ago
49 minutes 56 seconds

The Life of a Servant
The Episode Behind the Book: John Oakley and the Tough Questions about National Leadership in Canada

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 11 of The Life of a Servant. This episode features the uncut interview by John Oakley with Dennis Mills, originally aired on 640am in Toronto, in early December 2024.


John talks about Dennis’ newest memoir, “From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair”, and how a couple of chairs ended up becoming a metaphor for a life in service. And while John dives deep into the details of the book, the book itself becomes a metaphor for servant leadership.


For those people interested in running for public office, this episode (and the book it’s based on) is a call to action. In fact, John Oakley points out that “From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair” can be used as a manual for any aspiring public servant.


The back-and-forth conversation around service – as a basis of leadership – then segues into the really tough questions about political leadership in Canada.


Enjoy listening to this episode, and loop back by telling us what you think. And be sure to let us know if you the passion, commitment and aspiration for a life in service.


Many thanks to John Oakley and his production team. Check out the John Oakley Show live and in its entirety weekdays from 3:00 - 6:00pm on am radio 640 in Toronto, streamed at www.640toronto.com or through his podcast on Spotify, Curiouscast, Apple Podcasts and more.


“From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair: A Memoir”, by Dennis Mills, was published in October 2024 by Big Sky Publishing.


Copies are available for purchase now at ⁠www.benmcnallybooks.com⁠. Visit ⁠www.dennismills.com⁠ or ⁠www.bigskybooks.ca⁠ for more information.



#books #memoir #podcast #politics #bookstagram #parliament #publicpolicy #government #canadianbusiness #politicalleadership #thelifeofaservant #lifeofaservant #politicalmemoir #johnoakley #fromthewoodchairtothegreenchair #sarsfest #GST #Canadarm #publicservice #servantleadership


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11 months ago
35 minutes 3 seconds

The Life of a Servant
Insights about “From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair” with Vince Nigro

Season 2, Episode 10

Insights about “From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair” with Vince Nigro

In this episode, celebrated Media Personality Vince Nigro, Host of Insights on CamoesTV+, chats with author Dennis Mills about his newest Memoir, "From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair".

In this 30-minute conversation, you'll learn about the inspirations behind "From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair". Vince also takes listeners on a personal tour of words and images that make up this very special memoir.  In a wonderfully unique moment Dennis shares a story about discovering the Wood Chair two years ago in a neighbour’s garage, only to learn that this 80-year-old relic from his family’s event rental company had been used during a Canadian tour by Queen Elizabeth II.

Revealing and poignant, Vince and Dennis share insights about why Canada’s national government is such an important partner in Canada’s economy and society, and they offer suggestions for anyone interested in running for public office.

Many thanks to Vince Nigro for his express permission to use this interview for The Life of a Servant. Check out more Insights with Vince Nigro at https://www.camoestvplus.com/insights-with-vince-nigro.

“From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair” was published in October 2024 by Big Sky Publishing.

Get your copy today at ⁠www.benmcnallybooks.com⁠. Visit ⁠www.dennismills.com or ⁠www.bigskybooks.ca⁠ for more information.

 

#books #memoir #podcast #politics #bookstagram #parliament #publicpolicy #government #canadianbusiness #politicalleadership #thelifeofaservant #lifeofaservant #politicalmemoir

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11 months ago
33 minutes 6 seconds

The Life of a Servant
From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair: The Podcast Episode

Season 2, Episode 9

In this episode, host Brian Crombie, of the Brian Crombie Radio Hour, chats with Dennis Mills about his newest book, From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair: A Memoir.

Published in October, the book is a memoir about a life in service.

Brian Crombie reviews the book, describing From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair as a compelling narrative about the value of working for others in the greater common good—the value and lessons of being a servant.

This interview was originally aired on November 5 on News Talk Sauga 960 AM, and it provides listeners with an in-depth conversation that explores the meaning of service, whether it’s in business, in one’s community or the in public sector.

The book assembles more than 50 personal experiences with people including prime ministers and presidents, music, film and sports celebrities, and leaders from every professional walk of life.

And this episode of The Life of a Servant features Brian Crombie and Dennis Mills getting into the details and backstories about these and many more fascinating personal experiences, what we can learn from these stories and, of course, how and where you can get a copy of From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair.

Get your copy today at www.benmcnallybooks.com.

Visit www.dennismills.com or www.bigskybooks.ca for more information. #books #memoir #podcast #politics #bookstagram #parliament #publicpolicy #government #canadianbusiness #politicalleadership #thelifeofaservant #lifeofaservant #politicalmemoir

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1 year ago
53 minutes 47 seconds

The Life of a Servant
Who Speaks for Canada?

Season 2 Episode 8

In this episode of The Life of a Servant, host Brian Crombie and Dennis Mills ask the question, Who Speaks for Canada?

This episode was recorded for the Brian Crombie Radio Hour, aired and streamed on NewsTalk Sauga 960 AM, on September 30, 2024 – and was put in motion by a Facebook post by Dennis the week prior.

During that week, the Bloc Québecois, a separatist political party in Canada issued an ultimatum to the Liberal government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, telling the government what they need to do to survive. They provided a deadline and conditions, which, if not met, would be subject to a confidence vote, potentially bringing down Canada's national government.

Dennis argues passionately that the ultimatum by the separatist party provides the Prime Minister with precisely what he needs in order to win the next national election.

It all gets down to the question – Who Speaks for Canada?

Dennis and Brian talk about how national unity has become the most significant issue in the political landscape of Canada, demanding that we ask who can best serve the interests of the Canadian nation, while recognizing that the Conservative Party simply has no appropriate or adequate response to this looming crisis.

Only Justin Trudeau, like his father, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau in 1980, can keep our country together.

The argument is compelling, the analysis persuasive, and the outlook for the current Liberal Government in Ottawa is in, Brian’s words, a little scary.


You can visit the Brian Crombie Radio Hour at www.briancrombie.com⁠ and at his official YouTube channel, ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNI04-ugbxCp4xsFyXaQIUg⁠ . Also check out Brian’s podcast and others at NewsTalk Sauga 960 AM ⁠https://sauga960am.ca⁠

And, of course, visit ⁠DennisMills.com⁠ for more information and archived episodes of this program. You can also learn more about Dennis’ upcoming memoir, From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair, at ⁠DennisMills.com⁠.

Featured in this episode: Brian Crombie, Canadian politics, national election, podcasts, Dennis Mills, The Life of a Servant, From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Government of Canada, Conservative Party of Canada, Pierre Poilievre, Bloc Québecois.


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1 year ago
46 minutes 24 seconds

The Life of a Servant
Reflections on Food Security – A Tribute to Canada’s Family Farms

Season 2, Episode 7

Food prices are something all of us are intimately aware of these days. So we thought we’d reach into the vaults and pull out a radio interview from 24 years ago that shows you’re not alone in your concerns about food security and making ends meet. 

This episode features an unedited conversation between Dennis Mills, internationally celebrated musical performer, Sylvia Tyson, and legendary radio broadcaster, Michael Enright. The audio is from a December 1999 broadcast of Michael’s program, “This Morning”, which was originally aired on CBC Radio One.

Dennis describes the crisis faced by family farms at that time, and how upwards of 60,000 farms across Canada hung precariously on a week-by-week lifeline. He then talks about the Family Farm Tribute, which was hosted a month later at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre (now Scotiabank Arena), as an effort to raise awareness of the importance of food security and the farm crisis in Canada.

Sylvia Tyson joins the conversation and explains to Michael and his CBC listeners how she immediately agreed to participate in a cause that was not only dear to her, but fundamental to Canada's social and economic fabric.

Learn more information about the Family Farm Tribute at DennisMills.com. You can also read more in-depth stories about the family farm crisis, and how the Family Farm Tribute evolved into multiple awareness-raising events, in Dennis’ newest book, “From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair: A Memoir”.

 

Tags: Dennis Mills, Family Farm Tribute, Michael Enright, CBC Radio One “This Morning”, Sylvia Tyson, Ronnie Hawkins, family farms, Prairie Oyster, Canada’s food production system, food prices, food security, advocacy, public policy, awareness-raising special events, servant leadership, From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair.  

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2 years ago
12 minutes 48 seconds

The Life of a Servant
Remembering Sarsfest - John Oakley and Dennis Mills on the Lessons of Servant Leadership

Season 2, Episode 6

This episode features a conversation with Dennis Mills and John Oakley -- host of The John Oakley Show. Originally aired on AM640 (CFIQ) on July 31, 2023, and originally titled, "Remembering Sarsfest with Dennis Mills."

This episode is the third in our series of interviews that looks back on Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto in 2003, how that event actually came to be, and what we can learn from it.

"That event really was THE template for cooperation and collaboration, of service to the people," Dennis explains. "Everybody came together to tackle the economic fallout associated with SARS in 2003."

"Today, we need a 'war room' to bring our leaders together, to put their resources on the table, and not leave that room until solutions and do-able plans can be executed," Dennis said. The very type of collaboration and cooperation that produced Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto -- against all the odds. Te lessons of Servant Leadership.

Special thanks to Lead Producer of The John Oakley Show, Michael Downey in making this episode possible. Be sure to check out The John Oakley Show, 3pm to 6pm, weekdays EST on AM640, which is also available wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.

Visit DennisMills.com for more information, archived episodes of this program, as well as information about Dennis' upcoming book, From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair.


Keywords: Dennis Mills, John Oakley, Justin Trudeau, Michael Cohl, Olivia Chow, Doug Ford, Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Rush, The Guess Who, Sarsfest, Molson Rocks for Toronto, The John Oakley Show, Michael Downey, Julian Fantino, Jean Chretien, Pierre Poilievre.

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2 years ago
25 minutes 33 seconds

The Life of a Servant
A Healthy Nation Requires the Spirit of Selflessness & Collaboration

Season 2, Episode 5

This episode was recorded for the Brian Crombie Radio Hour, aired and streamed on NewsTalk Sauga 960 AM, on August 4, 2023.

In this episode, award-winning Host Brian Crombie interviews Dennis Mills about servant leadership. Dennis passionately explains that the 2003 event, Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto, was successful because leaders collaborated and cooperated selflessly. They tackled a challenge together, they acted immediately, and they served our community.

The challenges related to housing, immigration, public transit—you name it—require servants of the community to work together, selflessly, in collaboration and cooperation.

When asked what might constitute a first step in addressing the mounting challenges confronting the City of Toronto, Dennis explains, “We need Toronto healthy in every way. So I’d say to our Prime Minister, ‘Go and sit in [Mayor] Olivia Chow’s office, find out what is needed, and collaborate … because as Toronto goes, Justin, you go.”

A healthy nation requires the spirit of selflessness & collaboration

Visit the Brian Crombie Radio Hour at  www.briancrombie.com  and his official YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNI04-ugbxCp4xsFyXaQIUg .  

Also check out Brian’s podcast and others at NewsTalk Sauga 960 AM https://sauga960am.ca/ 

And, of course, visit DennisMills.com for more information and archived episodes of this program. You can also learn more about Dennis’ upcoming memoir, From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair, at DennisMills.com.

 

Featured in this episode: Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto, Brain Crombie, Dennis Mills, The Life of a Servant, From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair, Mayor Olivia Chow, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Premier Doug Ford, Government of Canada, servant leadership, collaboration in government.


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2 years ago
48 minutes 50 seconds

The Life of a Servant
Sarstock 2003 - The Untold Story of Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 4. On July 30, twenty years ago, more than 450,000 people joined the Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Rush, and a stellar lineup of performers at Downsview Park in Toronto for an event that became known as Sarstock.

At the twentieth anniversary of that record-breaking event, Dennis Mills, your host of The Life of a Servant, chatted with celebrated radio broadcaster, Greg Brady, on his program, Toronto Today with Greg Brady. We feature that complete, unedited conversation in its entirety in this episode of The Life of a Servant.

Greg and Dennis talk about some of the fascinating behind-the-scenes tidbits associated with Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto, as it was officially called. They also point out how things have changed since 2003 -- how we all feel the need for more collaboration, goodwill and selflessness; how we need more servant-leaders who can work together for the greater good. You'll even hear a recommendation or two about why Canada's Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, should considering serving more closely with Toronto's Mayor, Olivia Chow, to tackle the really big issues we face today -- even if it means sharing office space for a couple of weeks!

Check out Toronto Today with Greg Brady at the following link: https://globalnews.ca/toronto/program/the-morning-show-640-toronto/

And be sure to treat yourself to a compelling story about the 20th anniversary that was featured in the award-winning Ottawa Life Magazine:

https://www.ottawalife.com/article/sarstock-2003-the-untold-story-of-molson-canadian-rocks-for-toronto/

And always feel free to pop by at DennisMills.com for more information. In this episode: Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Rush, Justin Timberlake, Greg Brady, Dan O'Neill, Michael Cohl, Parc Downsview Park, SARS 2003, Dennis Mills, Jean Chretien, Justin Trudeau, Olivia Chow, Canada, Toronto

  

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2 years ago
16 minutes 50 seconds

The Life of a Servant
Affordable Housing - The Solutions Exist, So What's the Issue?

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 3, of The Life of a Servant.

In this episode, Member of Parliament for Parry Sound-Muskoka, Scott Aitchison, and Bala Legion President, Dennis Mills, talk about the need for affordable housing in Bala, Ontario. They describe a community-planned solution that would provide assisted living to people over the age of 55. The plans are in place. The community partners are totally supported. Shovels could be in the ground in a matter months, with affordable housing solutions open and operating less than a year after that.

Listen to this episode of The Life of a Servant to learn more about some of the challenges in delivering solutions to the affordable housing crisis in Canada. You'll also hear several practical and passionate suggestions from Scott Aitchison, who not only serves as a highly distinguished Parliamentarian, but whose work exemplifies what it means to be a servant-leader.

This episode was originally produced in video form by Scott Aitchison. With the permission of Scott and his team, we have adapted the audio and continue contributing to the dialogue on affordable housing in Canada through this podcast episode.

Learn more by visiting ScottAitchisonMP.ca, BalaLegion.ca or DennisMills.com. The Life of a Servant podcast is the companion to the upcoming book, "From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair" by Dennis Mills. Keywords: Scott Aitchison, Dennis Mills, Bala Legion 424, Royal Canadian Legion Bala Branch, affordable housing, long-term care facilities, assisted living, Bala Legion Heritage Manor, Muskoka

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2 years ago
10 minutes 9 seconds

The Life of a Servant
“Our World” - The Very First People’s Summit on the Environment (Part 1)

As we celebrated Canada Day this year, my grandchildren and I and talked about the overwhelming smoke caused by the wildfires in 2023, smoke that had been polluting the air in countless communities across the continent. We talked about the environment and what people could do to make a positive difference. That conversation reminded me of something similar that my team and I put together in 1989: "Our World" – The People’s Summit on the Environment.

I was reminded of what I’ve always considered to be the most inspiring dialogue on the environment, featuring singer-songwriter, poet and environmentalist, John Denver, and then-Member of Parliament for Western-Arctic, Ethel Blondin-Andrew – two exemplary servants to the world around them.

So, we listened to that dialogue from 1989, and the podcast team for The Life of a Servant decided to feature that conversation in this special two-parter. It reminds us that a healthy environment and a sustainable future require all people working together continually in the service of our planet.

John Denver spoke those words at our event 34 years ago, which you’ll hear in this episode, words that affirmed his role as a servant and as a leader.  John is joined by Ethel Blondin-Andrew, Canada’s first indigenous woman elected to Parliament, and an outstanding servant-leader who was recently honoured with the prestigious “Maclean’s Lifetime Achievement Award”.

You’ll also hear John Denver offering practical suggestions on how to be an authentic environmentalist, spoken at time when few people really fully appreciated the meaning of environmentalism.

And be sure to join us in Part 2, which will feature a conversation with Dennis Mills and Ethel Blondin-Andrew as they reflect 34 years later on the People's Summit on the Environment; on how John, Ethel and 42,000 others participated in the event; and a fascinating story or two, including one about John Denver picking up trash along The Danforth in Toronto.

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Listen to this episode of The Life of a Servant, a podcast about servant-leadership, to hear one of the most impassioned, authentic and relatable dialogues about the environment its entirety, and to learn more about what you can do.  You can also visit www.dennismills.com for more information and archived episodes of this podcast, as well as information about the soon-to-be-released book, “From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair”.


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2 years ago
26 minutes 31 seconds

The Life of a Servant
Peace, Hope and a Personal Perspective on Ukraine: The Servant Leadership of Borys Wrzesnewskyj

We start Season Two with this first episode, one that was originally recorded last December, and one that exemplifies how a successful leader is also an authentic servant.

On December 3, 2022, Borys Wrzesnewskyj, former Member of Parliament in Canada, and founder/owner of Future Bakery, served as the keynote speaker at a special charitable dinner hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion in Bala, Ontario. Borys described Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine before a sell-out audience, and he provided a personal and deeply unique perspective: not only is Borys the Canadian son of Ukrainian refugees who arrived in Canada after the Second World War, he has also spent many years warning governments around the world about Vladimir Putin's intentions on Ukraine—warnings that sadly have become a tragic reality.

Yet, Borys' message is ultimately one that inspires the listener, as it celebrates the resilience of the human spirit, and encourages peace and hope. Listen to this episode of The Life of a Servant, a podcast about servant-leadership, to hear this impassioned speech in its entirety, and to learn more about what you can do to help. You can also visit www.dennismills.com for more information and archived episodes of this podcast.

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2 years ago
18 minutes 33 seconds

The Life of a Servant
Part 9: Social Cohesion and Moving the System Forward

Part 9: Social Cohesion and Moving the System Forward

This final episode of the series, Part 9 of 9, focuses on a discussion of social cohesion. The discussion culminates into the question of how to move the "system" forward, and is from a conference held more than 20 years ago in Toronto. Part 9 features John Duffy, Gordon Dryden, Paul Martin, Bruce Powe, Michael Kirby and Serge Joyal.

We have enhanced the quality of the original audio as much as possible, and have repurposed the discussion into this nine-part podcast series as part of our efforts to advance the dialogue, continue the debate, and share the knowledge and information exchanged in 2002. In so doing, this podcast, and this specific series in fact, serves those listeners who have a passion for public policy in Canada and around the world.

Background:

Originally produced by our team at Ingenuity Radio in 2002, Searching for the New Liberalism is a nine-part series adapted for this podcast, The Life of a Servant. These episodes are reproduced and updated audio files from a conference that my team and I streamed live and published in 2002. Held at the Munk Centre at the University of Toronto, Search for the New Liberalism involved a who's who of participants. Our group, Ingenuity Radio, in collaboration with Standard Radio and CFRB in Toronto, produced the audio stream and later converted each segment into published podcasts. Learn more about this initiative in my newest book, From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair, in the chapter, "Searching for Ingenuity". I also encourage you to check out additional information at DennisMills.com.


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2 years ago
59 minutes 1 second

The Life of a Servant
Part 8: Health Concerns and Moving the System Forward

Part 8: Health Concerns and Moving the System Forward

This episode, Part 8 of 9, focuses on a discussion of healthcare and related health concerns, and culminates into the question of how to move the "system" forward, from a conference held more than 20 years ago in Toronto. Part 8 features Carolyn Bennett, Hugh Cameron, Jim Coutts, Michael Marzolini and Tom Kent.

We have enhanced the quality of the original audio as much as possible, and have repurposed the discussion into this nine-part podcast series as part of our efforts to advance the dialogue, continue the debate, and share the knowledge and information exchanged in 2002. In so doing, this podcast, and this specific series in fact, serves those listeners who have a passion for public policy in Canada and around the world.

Background:

Originally produced by our team at Ingenuity Radio in 2002, Searching for the New Liberalism is a nine-part series adapted for this podcast, The Life of a Servant. These episodes are reproduced and updated audio files from a conference that my team and I streamed live and published in 2002. Held at the Munk Centre at the University of Toronto, Search for the New Liberalism involved a who's who of participants. Our group, Ingenuity Radio, in collaboration with Standard Radio and CFRB in Toronto, produced the audio stream and later converted each segment into published podcasts. Learn more about this initiative in my newest book, From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair, in the chapter, "Searching for Ingenuity". I also encourage you to check out additional information at DennisMills.com.


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2 years ago
58 minutes 4 seconds

The Life of a Servant
Part 7: Social Justice and Aboriginal Issues

Part 7: Social Justice and Aboriginal Issues

This episode, Part 7 of 9, focuses on a discussion of social justice issues, with a specific highlight of Aboriginal issues, from a conference held more than 20 years ago in Toronto. Part 7 features Mark Podlasly, Tom Axworthy, Carolyn Bennett, Desiree McGraw, Borys Wrzesnewskyj, John Roberts, Michael Kirby and Dennis Mills.

We have enhanced the quality of the original audio as much as possible, and have repurposed the discussion into this nine-part podcast series as part of our efforts to advance the dialogue, continue the debate, and share the knowledge and information exchanged in 2002. In so doing, this podcast, and this specific series in fact, serves those listeners who have a passion for public policy in Canada and around the world.

Background:

Originally produced by our team at Ingenuity Radio in 2002, Searching for the New Liberalism is a nine-part series adapted for this podcast, The Life of a Servant. These episodes are reproduced and updated audio files from a conference that my team and I streamed live and published in 2002. Held at the Munk Centre at the University of Toronto, Search for the New Liberalism involved a who's who of participants. Our group, Ingenuity Radio, in collaboration with Standard Radio and CFRB in Toronto, produced the audio stream and later converted each segment into published podcasts. Learn more about this initiative in my newest book, From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair, in the chapter, "Searching for Ingenuity". I also encourage you to check out additional information at DennisMills.com.


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2 years ago
58 minutes 52 seconds

The Life of a Servant
Part 6: The Economy ... Continued

Part 6: The Economy ... Continued

This episode, Part 6 of 9, continues the discussion on economic issues, from a conference held more than 20 years ago in Toronto. Part 6 features Robert Greenhill, Barry Appleton, Kimon Valaskakis, Robert Richardson, Dennis Mills, Sandford Borins and Jerry Grafstein.

We have enhanced the quality of the original audio as much as possible, and have repurposed the discussion into this nine-part podcast series as part of our efforts to advance the dialogue, continue the debate, and share the knowledge and information exchanged in 2002. In so doing, this podcast, and this specific series in fact, serves those listeners who have a passion for public policy in Canada and around the world.

Background:

Originally produced by our team at Ingenuity Radio in 2002, Searching for the New Liberalism is a nine-part series adapted for this podcast, The Life of a Servant. These episodes are reproduced and updated audio files from a conference that my team and I streamed live and published in 2002. Held at the Munk Centre at the University of Toronto, Search for the New Liberalism involved a who's who of participants. Our group, Ingenuity Radio, in collaboration with Standard Radio and CFRB in Toronto, produced the audio stream and later converted each segment into published podcasts. Learn more about this initiative in my newest book, From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair, in the chapter, "Searching for Ingenuity". I also encourage you to check out additional information at DennisMills.com.


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2 years ago
37 minutes 47 seconds

The Life of a Servant
Part 5: The Economy

Part 5: The Economy

This episode, Part 5 of 9, features a discussion about economic issues, from a conference held more than 20 years ago in Toronto. The discussion features John McCallum, Michael Phelps, Dennis Mills, Tom Axworthy and Lorna Marsden.

We have enhanced the quality of the original audio as much as possible, and have repurposed the discussion into this nine-part podcast series as part of our efforts to advance the dialogue, continue the debate, and share the knowledge and information exchanged in 2002. In so doing, this podcast, and this specific series in fact, serves those listeners who have a passion for public policy in Canada and around the world.

Background:

Originally produced by our team at Ingenuity Radio in 2002, Searching for the New Liberalism is a nine-part series adapted for this podcast, The Life of a Servant. These episodes are reproduced and updated audio files from a conference that my team and I streamed live and published in 2002. Held at the Munk Centre at the University of Toronto, Search for the New Liberalism involved a who's who of participants. Our group, Ingenuity Radio, in collaboration with Standard Radio and CFRB in Toronto, produced the audio stream and later converted each segment into published podcasts. Learn more about this initiative in my newest book, From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair, in the chapter, "Searching for Ingenuity". I also encourage you to check out additional information at DennisMills.com.



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2 years ago
52 minutes 22 seconds

The Life of a Servant
Part 4: Internet Issues

Part 4: Internet Issues

This episode, Part 4 of 9, features a discussion about Internet issues how Canadians were facing the challenges of connectivity in 2002, from a conference held more than 20 years ago in Toronto. The discussion features Candice Callison, Dennis Mills, Michelle Baert and Carolyn Bennett.

We have enhanced the quality of the original audio as much as possible, and have repurposed the discussion into this nine-part podcast series as part of our efforts to advance the dialogue, continue the debate, and share the knowledge and information exchanged in 2002. In so doing, this podcast, and this specific series in fact, serves those listeners who have a passion for public policy in Canada and around the world.

Background:

Originally produced by our team at Ingenuity Radio in 2002, Searching for the New Liberalism is a nine-part series adapted for this podcast, The Life of a Servant. These episodes are reproduced and updated audio files from a conference that my team and I streamed live and published in 2002. Held at the Munk Centre at the University of Toronto, Search for the New Liberalism involved a who's who of participants. Our group, Ingenuity Radio, in collaboration with Standard Radio and CFRB in Toronto, produced the audio stream and later converted each segment into published podcasts. Learn more about this initiative in my newest book, From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair, in the chapter, "Searching for Ingenuity". I also encourage you to check out additional information at DennisMills.com.


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2 years ago
28 minutes 47 seconds

The Life of a Servant
The key to successful leadership is the capacity to be a dedicated servant. Although I've been a businessman, a parliamentarian, a community leader and volunteer, husband, father and a grandfather, through it all I have been a servant. I talk about these experiences in my memoir, "From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair", available on Amazon (https://a.co/d/d7qqbpS). And in this podcast we feature conversations with a who’s who of successful leaders, and learn how they achieved what they did by being authentic servants.