Deputy Minister Deborah Richardson is currently the highest-ranking Indigenous person in the Ontario Public Service. Her unique perspective, informed by her cultural heritage and experiences, has allowed her to bring a fresh and valuable perspective to the table. You'll hear what she wishes she'd known upon entering government and how public service forever changed how she deals with opposing views. It is clear that Deputy Minister Deborah Richardson continues to embody the principles and values that inspired her to pursue a career in public service, shaped by the qualities and characteristics she learned and admired from her mentors. 

Timestamps
(00:00:55) Journey into Leadership

(00:02:53) Influence of Family

(00:04:40) Defining Leadership

(00:07:15) Deborah’s Path to Leadership 

(00:15:58) Nurturing Talent, Embracing Diversity, and Fostering Collaboration

(00:22:50) Leading Through Crisis

(00:25:30) Adapting to Change

(00:27:18) Leadership Lessons Learned

(00:31:07 ) Navigating Through Uncertainty

(00:36:45) Empowering Teams with Innovation and Creativity

(00:40:25) Anti-Racism and Mobilizing for Change

(00:46:41) Authentic Leadership with Compassion

(00:48:06) Leadership and Indigeneity: Reflecting and Taking Risks

(00:50:08) Joy! 

(00:51:56) Fun Rapid Fire Questions with Kerry Wright

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Having previously served 3 decades in Public Service, Peter worked exceptionally hard to earn a career that is highly credentialed. He offers candid insight with a humble and reassuring sense of reason. You’ll hear his perspective on what makes a good public servant, how working in the public arena can play an even more expansive role than in corporations, and what actually surprised him the most about his very “dramatic” career change that cast aside misconceptions of public administrators while transforming just about everything in Peter’s life.

Timestamps
(00:02:03) Peter's Path to Public Service

(00:12:56) Growth Through Seizing Opportunities and Embracing Challenges

(00:18:05) Embracing Equality & Inspiring Engagement

(00:22:07) Risks, Transitions, Rewards, and Success

(00:53:00) Retirement and Self-Awareness

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The Path of Public Service tells the stories of deeply committed public servants who are working hard behind the scenes and in front of audiences, improving public services that Canadians rely on and that shape our experiences. 

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