Some of the hardest conversations Jamie Wilson has walked into have started with people yelling at him. His approach? Listen, understand where people are coming from, and find common ground.
He started his career as a teacher before becoming a U.S. Army Ranger, Treaty Commissioner, Deputy Minister, and eventually the first Indigenous Chair of the Manitoba Hydro board.
Today, he serves as VP of Indigenous Strategy, Research & Business Development at RRC Polytech.
In this episode of Careers Under Construction, Jamie shares:
- How he got into BMX racing and became a professional racer
- How he went from teaching to the U.S. Army Rangers
- How the Jay Treaty of 1794 played a role in his path to the U.S. military
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- What Ranger training taught him about leadership
- How he helped get a new high school for his community
- How whitewater rafting and cliff jumping in New Zealand led to a career-changing decision
- How he handled tough conversations and angry town halls
- Why Manitoba needs to take more risks when it comes to innovation
- The 5000 / 50 / 5 goals he set at RRC Polytech
Jamie says he often questioned whether he was ready for bigger leadership roles. Watch the full episode to hear how he learned to believe in himself.
Jamie WilsonGuestJustis PedersonHost