CivicExcellence

11/05/2024

So pleased to be in Iqaluit, Nunavut at NAM (Nunavut Association of Municipalities) speaking to Mayors and SAOs (their term for CAOs). I was honoured to do a keynote and two breakouts over the conference and learned so much from the wonderful leaders in the Territory.

10/30/2024

Off for a few days in Cranbrook working with their talented safety/security folks aligning bylaws, fire and police to address key issues. Photos to follow!

10/27/2024

Man Whitehorse is a beautiful city. Relaxing watching the river flow by from my hotel window. I had a great day working with their brand new City Council on their orientation.

Lots of snow so their crews were out and on the job!

10/23/2024

Excited to present to my LGMA (Local Government Management Association)peeps at the conference tomorrow after two days strategic planning with the Lytton British Columbia team - what a talented group building a vibrant Village after the fire! Then off to work with the new Whitehorse, Yukon, Council on their orientation! I am so lucky to get to work with my clients.

09/17/2023

Off to UBCM Conference in Vancouver to spend time with some of my favorite people. Facilitating a session tomorrow and couldn’t be more excited!

See you soon 👍🏻

08/27/2021

Strategy without process is little more than a wish list. ~Robert Filek

08/20/2021

If you just communicate, you can get by. But if you communicate skillfully, you can work miracles. ~Jim Rohn

08/19/2021

With wildfires on the rise, what place does local government have in mitigating the issue? Officials in BC say they are committed to prioritizing the safety of their communities and residents, but it is not an easy task.

It's often said that local governments represent the level of politics closest to the people. But it's equally true that they have the fewest resources.

08/16/2021

Prioritizing your mental health can have a significant influence on your day-to-day attitude in the sector, but did you know it can also have an impact on your money management? Read below to find out how.

Advice from a money therapist and author of 'The Financial Mindset Fix'

08/13/2021

If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think another negative thought. ~Peace Pilgrim

08/11/2021

The "back-to-school" energy of the September month is a great opportunity to make organizational resolutions for the fall. Here are some apps that can help with scheduling, notes and more (although, we recommend the CivicExcellence app too).

Read reviews and choose the best planner apps including Trello, Google Calendar, Outlook, and more.

08/06/2021

Success is neither magical nor mysterious. Success is the natural consequence of consistently applying the basic fundamentals. ~Jim Rohn