192. The Throne: The Right Honourable David Johnston on Contemplare Meliora and His Road to the the Governor General’s Office

Join Amos Vang on this very special episode as he interviews The Right Honourable David Johnston, Canada’s 28th Governor General, on his entire life and career.  If you want the full experience of this episode, tune into the YouTube version!

Hockey player, lawyer, law professor, university president, university chancellor, federal election debate moderator, Leaders’ Debates Commissioner, and Governor General, Mr. Johnston has seen it all.  In this episode, Mr. Johnston shares some wisdom that he has obtained over his entire life and shares how he applies such wisdom to his career and daily life.  Mr. Johnston also shares never-before-seen stories such as his friendship with Golden Globe Award-winning screenplay writer and author Erich Segal, his acquaintance with legendary Academy Award-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones, and his time working with Queen Elizabeth II.  Finally, and importantly, Mr. Johnston and Amos discuss the importance of the art of communication, the art of civil disagreement, and the importance of genuine empathy.

Many thanks to Mr. Johnston and to the Rideau Hall Foundation for making this episode possible.

You can learn more about the Rideau Hall Foundation here: https://rhf-frh.ca/

Mr. Johnston’s book Letters from a Nation: https://www.amazon.ca/Idea-Canada-Letters-Nation/dp/0771050771

Rideau Hall Foundation’s Twitter: @RideauHallFdn

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Sub-outro music: Scott Buckley - Wayfarer,  www.scottbuckley.com.au