417 | Recast: Mitchell Lowry | Adding Real Value to the World

Leaders Of Tomorrow Podcast

What does it take to turn early leadership experiences into a foundation for long-term success—and why is "adding real value" the real goal behind every great career move?

In today’s episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow Podcast, Chris Thomson sits down with Mitchell Lowry, a standout alumnus of the Student Works Management Program, to dive into the habits, mindset shifts, and leadership lessons that shaped his journey. From mastering punctuality and tough conversations at Student Works to excelling in roles at General Motors and now as a Business Development Manager at RBC Global Asset Management, Mitchell shares how each chapter of his career was built on the same simple but powerful principles.

You'll hear about the critical lessons he learned managing production teams at GM, how his experience at Student Works laid the foundation for his future growth, and why learning what you don’t want is just as important as chasing what you do want. Mitchell also opens up about the challenges of transitioning into the corporate world, the dangers of being too hard on yourself, and why focusing on your strengths—and showing up consistently—are the real keys to building an extraordinary life and career.

Join Chris and Mitchell as they discuss the key secrets to achieving success and adding real value to the world.

Enjoy!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why learning what you don't want to do can be just as valuable as finding your passion
• How punctuality and tough conversations became career-defining habits
• The leadership lessons Mitchell took from managing production teams at GM
• Why being too hard on yourself can actually slow your growth
• How focusing on your strengths accelerates long-term success
• The role Student Works played in shaping Mitchell’s approach to business and life
• Why building real relationships is more important than chasing quick wins
• How creating value beyond the dollar sign leads to a more fulfilling career
• And much more...

Guest Bio:

Mitchell Lowry is a Business Development Manager at RBC Global Asset Management and an alumnus of the Student Works Management Program, where he first developed the leadership habits that shaped his career. After graduating from McMaster University’s business program, Mitchell held leadership and financial analyst roles at General Motors before joining RBC, where he helps deliver real value to clients and the market. Passionate about personal growth, leadership, and adding meaningful impact, Mitchell’s journey is a testament to the power of building your career—and your life—on purpose-driven habits and real-world learning.