Tribal Slot Director Mr. James Dempsey

Mr. James Dempsey

Fort Sill Apache Tribe

Tribal Slot Director

Gaming director, James Dempsey, got his start at a local trade school. He used his technical background to develop his tribal gaming casino into one of the most successful properties in southwest Oklahoma. Dempsey narrows in on the importance of mentorship at each chapter of building strong communication with his Apache Casino team. The highlights of success for his property on in-house technical advances is fascinating. James shares how he continues to dig into his identity as a traditional leader with effective mental health outlets and relationship with his people.

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49 minutes

Business, Commmunity, Leadership

Lesson Plan

Lesson 1

Meet Your Indigenous Instructor – Tribal Slot Director Mr. James Dempsey

2 minutes

Lesson 2

Lesson 1: Career Paths & A Purpose Driven Mindset

11 minutes

James grew up in a single parent household as a teenager. He struggled to engage in school from a lack of interest and sensory overload. James shares his journey about his trade school experience and finding a passion that fueled a career.

Lesson 3

Lesson 2: Communication

7 minutes

Discovering your motivation and the motivation of others leads to successful outcomes. James digs in on technical communication and harnessing others ideas to drive a team at his tribe’s casino.

Lesson 4

Lesson 3: Balancing Ego & Humility

4 minutes

James discusses the importance of motives in the workplace. He dives into the complexity of not growing up connected to a strong identity. James found strength by seeking tribal mentorship and discovering a new confidence.

Lesson 5

Lesson 4: Mentorship and Mental Health

12 minutes

James describes the tough mentors that challenged him to be the leader he is today. James shares his strategies to help support others while making mistakes. Stress is always present but James finds ways to lean into it creatively.

Lesson 6

Lesson 5: Chiricahua Apache Culture

13 minutes

James talks about the necessity of warrior culture in Apache history. Adversity has become the foundation for determined growth and reconnection.

Lesson 7