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.

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