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Sep 26

PODCAST | Be An Upstander

🎧 TUNE IN: In a recent episode of the GovLove podcast, I had the chance to discuss the pressing issue of how the growing toxicity in our ci

Sep 20

Put down the pitchfork, citizens!

Mobs use threats and violence. Citizens take constructive action. Here are 15 ways citizens can engage constructively with local government.

Sep 18

VIDEO | Why Civility Matters: 12 Civic Leaders Speak Out

With just 3 weeks left, 12 civic leaders invite you to the first-of-its-kind Global Civility Summit. Free, online, still time to register!

Sep 17

PODCAST | Nurturing Respect between Civic Leaders & Citizens

Civic leaders & citizens' relationships face increasing strain in today’s political climate. Join us for a discussion on fostering respect.

Sep 16

PODCAST | The War on Incivility

🎧TUNE IN for this urgent update (22 min) on the "war on incivility" from this episode of The Well-Travelled Executive Series.

Jul 6

PODCAST | Cultivating Civility in the City

Democracy is won or lost in our communities. This 4th of July weekend, let's celebrate the role we can all play in tackling toxicity & culti

Jun 15

TV | Anger: A threat to democracy?

Anger, hatred, rage, contempt—why do these emotions pose such significant risks to democracy? How can anger be channeled constructively?

May 23

You're invited to join visionary civic leaders from USA, UK, Canada & Australia in this sponsored global summit sharing strategies to tackle

Mar 27

REVIEW |Save Your City a "manifesto for civic culture revolution"

Australian local government executive Daniel Fletcher, GAICD released a report today that included this book review of Save Your City.

Mar 3

NEW RELEASE | Save Your City's 5th Anniversary Edition

To mark this anniversary, a new, updated edition of "Save Your City" has been published. This award-winning edition includes a Roadmap to...