Kalen AcademyJul 14, 20212021 Upcoming Training | Kalen AcademyReserve your spot with these distinguished guests as we explore top of mind topics for civic leaders today: KalenAcademy.com/Masterclass
Kalen AcademyJul 8, 2021"If it bleeds, it leads" bad for local democracy | Q&A with Ira BasenToo often we hear the tragic tales of local politics made more divisive & toxic by sensationalized news coverage, media driven "scandals" an
Kalen AcademyJul 5, 2021Freedom trainingThe freedom to govern oneself is more than an annual celebration -- it is a daily struggle that requires courage, self-control, wisdom...
Kalen AcademyJun 23, 2021VIDEO | Q&A with Mayor Nirenberg on compassionate cities“There are so many examples of incivility in our world right now that it is incumbent on all of us at a civic leadership level to demonstrat
Diane Kalen-SukraJun 16, 2021Highlight Webinar: Compassionate Sooke, BCThe District of Sooke declared itself to be a Compassionate City in 2019. Learn more about the great progress made in this highlight webinar
Diane Kalen-SukraJun 16, 2021Who incites you to anger?Who incites you to anger and hatred? Steer clear of them. Don't listen to them, says the great Roman orator Cicero, though there are those "
Diane Kalen-SukraJun 15, 2021Council members reveal abuses: Call out media's role in attacks During a Local Government Association event last week called "Civility in Public Life", elected officials shared horror stories that include
Diane Kalen-SukraJun 14, 2021City apologizes for Mayor's political assassination; media should tooThe City of Brampton has formally apologized for the toxic smear campaign that not only politically assassinated the Mayor and senior staff,
Kalen AcademyJun 10, 2021Don't give up being youMuch of our discouragement comes from the way we think, our habits and patterns of thinking which can be inaccurate (cognitive distortions),
Kalen AcademyJun 7, 2021Know yourself to best serve othersAmerican psychologist Abraham Maslow is as popular as he is misunderstood. Our individualistic society missed the point of "self-actualizati