Call for Papers for Public Sector Leaders

ICYMI: "Motivation and Purpose in the Public Sector" co-hosted with The People Lab, featuring Dan Honig and moderated by Elizabeth Linos! Dan discusses his book "Mission Driven Bureaucrats", the relationship between empowerment and compliance-based management in the public sector, and how best to cultivate a workforce of dedicated, empowered public servants ▶️ Watch here! https://lnkd.in/e-8rckii

📚 In the Guardian U.K.'s ongoing 'Global Solutions Made In Toronto' series, they spotlight Professor Kang Lee's research on children and lying. The series seeks to promote U of T's global leadership and excellence in research, teaching and innovation:

In full protection and serving of people, we need to reflect, plan and strategize and utilize all the angels of information in our decision making. Particularly even more important if it is a country level decisions. We always need to reflect, supportive and speak up to ensure all the public services based decisions are fully reflected with lives of people on the ground. For those like us who has access to people in leadership roles, mechanisms and platforms, we must speak up for people. 🌹🤝💪🇲🇲

Navigating political discussions can be challenging, but they don’t have to divide your chapter. With clear ground rules, active listening, and tools for respectful dialogue, you can foster understanding and strengthen connections. Focus on creating a space where all voices feel heard and valued. #ChapterManagement #EffectiveLeadership #CivilDialogue https://hubs.li/Q030WfNk0

The 7 Day Civility Challenge - Strengthening Councillors’ ability to navigate conflict and build respect. In today’s charged political environment, managing incivility and fostering respectful dialogue is more important than ever. That’s why I’m excited to introduce “The 7 Day Civility Challenge” —a practical, engaging way to help you build the skills needed to navigate conflict and promote a culture of respect and collaboration. Starting Monday, January 20, 2025, this online challenge will provide daily, bite-sized activities designed to enhance your ability to handle challenging situations with grace and professionalism. With tips and strategies I’ve gathered as a lawyer, mediator, and former Councillor, you’ll learn how to de-escalate tensions, strengthen relationships, and maintain your well-being through it all. Here’s how it works: ✅ Register below to join. ✅ Receive daily challenges straight to your inbox starting January 20th. ✅ Share with your fellow Councillors—let’s make this a movement! Why take part? ✅ It helps you manage incivility and conflict with confidence. ✅ Cultivates a culture of respect and resilience in your Council. ✅ Strengthens your leadership and decision-making skills. ✅ Builds trust with the public and sets a positive example for your community. Together, we can create a more constructive and respectful environment for governance. Sign up today and get ready to kick off 2025 with renewed energy and purpose! 🌟 To join The 7 Day Civility Challenge, register here: https://lnkd.in/gpq36xpt 🌟 #CivilityChallenge #CivicLeadership #StrongerCommunities #LeadershipInAction #CouncilResilience

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Reimagining the Role of Public Institutions in Our Democracy. Are public institutions truly the backbone of our democracy? To tackle societal challenges, we must shift from a ‘consumer’ mindset to embracing the collective power of individuals as citizens. Discover how purpose-led leadership and a reimagined public sector can pave the way for a thriving, more equitable society. Join the conversation with Susanne Breton of Accenture Song and Jon Alexander, co-founder of The New Citizen Project and author of The Citizens: Why the Key to Fixing Everything is All of Us. 👉 Watch the full NEXT-Show here:

Last month, we shared RWJF's Plain Language Dashboard (https://lnkd.in/gDD4V8EY) which breaks down complicated policy documents so that they are easier to understand. Find out more why #plainlanguage is important below:

Hard questions can be really hard to ask if you can’t find people who get it, especially when growing up with the stress and stigma of a parents substance use. Whether it’s at conferences, workshops, peer sessions, over zoom, in person, or email-from youth with lived experience to leaders with lived experience, we get questions all the time, and so we want to give answers in a way that will reach those who aren’t ready to ask out loud yet. Check out the questions asked previously, ask a question we will answer, and share our NEW peer q&a section of our website-always by us, for us. https://lnkd.in/gSxw6rqf

To expand the conversations on structural racism and health, we need to lead with values and we need to keep it simple. Using jargon or fuzzy language doesn’t bring people closer together to solve issues of equity. We need to use plain language. As M. Allyn Brooks-LaSure shared at BMe’s Next Narrative Summit last month, communications professionals should always strive to be clear, cohesive, and consequential. Tell us how you've used plain language in your work. What has helped you and your organization communicate more directly and clearly?