http://www.thrivingmayor.com/showenRelationshipsCopyright Michael Hubickihttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fb7780ea4dc85285b1301813b936f63d.jpghttp://www.thrivingmayor.com/showThu, 28 Mar 2024 01:28:03 +0000Michael HubickiMichael Hubickibooking@thrivingmayor.comCurrent and former Mayors share stories of thriving in this most public, challenging and important role including tips for well-being, wisdom and wonder. Occasionally, other special guests share their unique and relevant insights as well. A new...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-lynn-dollin--48348813- Lynn's quarter century plus of elected dedication
- Leading and mentoring future politicians and leaders
- Pioneering and leading climate adaptation
- Canada's first robotic snow clearing program
- Planning for huge population growth and protecting Innisfil's Work-Lake balance and abundant rural landscapes
Lynn was elected Mayor for the Town of Innisfil in 2018 and has represented the Town since 1994. First as Councillor for twenty years, and as Deputy Mayor from 2014 to 2018.
In addition to her duties at the Town, Lynn was recently elected by her peers at Simcoe County to serve as Deputy Warden.
Lynn held the position of President for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) from 2016 to 2018 and has held a seat on their Board of Directors since 2011. In her role as President, she also sat on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities board along with the Provincial and Territorial Association.
In 2020, Lynn was honoured with the Women of Influence in Local Government Award for her contributions to municipal government by Municipal World magazine.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48348813Tue, 18 Jan 2022 16:19:00 +0000Michael HubickiJoin me and Innisfil, Ontario Mayor Lynn Dollin on Episode 38 of the Thriving Mayor Show as we chat about: - Lynn's quarter century plus of elected dedication - Leading and mentoring future politicians and leaders - Pioneering and leading climate...- Lynn's quarter century plus of elected dedication
- Leading and mentoring future politicians and leaders
- Pioneering and leading climate adaptation
- Canada's first robotic snow clearing program
- Planning for huge population growth and protecting Innisfil's Work-Lake balance and abundant rural landscapes
Lynn was elected Mayor for the Town of Innisfil in 2018 and has represented the Town since 1994. First as Councillor for twenty years, and as Deputy Mayor from 2014 to 2018.
In addition to her duties at the Town, Lynn was recently elected by her peers at Simcoe County to serve as Deputy Warden.
Lynn held the position of President for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) from 2016 to 2018 and has held a seat on their Board of Directors since 2011. In her role as President, she also sat on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities board along with the Provincial and Territorial Association.
In 2020, Lynn was honoured with the Women of Influence in Local Government Award for her contributions to municipal government by Municipal World magazine.]]>3549innisfil,innovation,leadership,thrivingmayor,womenofinfluencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-37-josie-mclean--47180368
1. Growing up along the Australian coast where seafood was plentiful and dad knew exactly where to find each catch
2. The AHA moment about healing the planet
3. Working with local Councils leading the climate and ecology shift to better quality of living
4. Her role as Organizational Ecologist and Big Little Shifts
5. Asking the gentle questions to help us reflect on our planet

Dr. Josie McLean, PhD, PCC was one of the early pioneers of professional coaching in Australia after an early career as a corporate strategic planner. Josie was President of ICF Australasia in 2003 and accepted the ICF President’s Award in 2009. Josie’s doctoral research into organizational sustainability, emergent change and complexity was completed in 2017. She has co-founded two not-for-profit organizations in addition to the Climate Coaching Alliance. Dr. McLean’s most recent book is Big Little Shifts: A practitioner’s guide to complexity for organizational change and adaptation (2020). Josie is a constant learner, activist, and provocateur at heart.

Josie is also the principle consultant at the Partnership and remains very committed to helping organisations (of all types) transform their identities – their purpose, vision and values - to be aligned with a truly sustainable (regenerative) world. Without this transformation, she does not believe that we will address issues such as climate change successfully.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47180368Wed, 27 Oct 2021 11:29:56 +0000Michael HubickiJoin me and Josie McLean, PhD , author and co-founder of the international Climate Coaching Alliance as we chat about: 1. Growing up along the Australian coast where seafood was plentiful and dad knew exactly where to find each catch 2. The AHA...
1. Growing up along the Australian coast where seafood was plentiful and dad knew exactly where to find each catch
2. The AHA moment about healing the planet
3. Working with local Councils leading the climate and ecology shift to better quality of living
4. Her role as Organizational Ecologist and Big Little Shifts
5. Asking the gentle questions to help us reflect on our planet

Dr. Josie McLean, PhD, PCC was one of the early pioneers of professional coaching in Australia after an early career as a corporate strategic planner. Josie was President of ICF Australasia in 2003 and accepted the ICF President’s Award in 2009. Josie’s doctoral research into organizational sustainability, emergent change and complexity was completed in 2017. She has co-founded two not-for-profit organizations in addition to the Climate Coaching Alliance. Dr. McLean’s most recent book is Big Little Shifts: A practitioner’s guide to complexity for organizational change and adaptation (2020). Josie is a constant learner, activist, and provocateur at heart.

Josie is also the principle consultant at the Partnership and remains very committed to helping organisations (of all types) transform their identities – their purpose, vision and values - to be aligned with a truly sustainable (regenerative) world. Without this transformation, she does not believe that we will address issues such as climate change successfully.]]>3689climateaction,government,leadership,professionalwomen,sustainabilityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-36-george-cuff--47056169
- His process for writing "The Mayor"
- The one question he asked over 20 Canadian Mayors
- Attributes the ideal Mayor should exhibit
- A Mayor's challenges, impacts and informal power
- 7 Character "frailties" in an ineffective Mayor
- His advice to every Canadian about their local role

George has published over 450 articles as well as 11 books on local government. He has three “how to” books (Cuff’s Guide Volumes One and Two as well as his “Executive Policy Governance” which was published in 2014. He also has three books of articles in an “Off the Cuff” series published by Municipal World and a book of fictional stories (Life in the Trenches) set in the world of local government. His book “Leading: The Real Role of a Mayor and Council” was released in 2019; a very different book (Tucker Goes to City Hall) was released in 2020; and The Mayor is his newest book.

George Cuff has a Canada-wide reputation amongst municipalities, crown agencies and other public sector bodies as an advisor, consultant and author on the art and principles of governance and the elements of effective organizations.
His background includes a Bachelor of Arts (Recreation Administration) degree from the University of Alberta and work experience in banking, oil and gas, recreation administration, environmental protection, local government and the private sector.

He has been involved in various aspects of local government since his days as a youth advisor and playground leader in 1970 for the City of Edmonton. He has since applied his academic and experiential observations to his role as advisor to numerous small and large public sector organizations across Canada.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47056169Wed, 20 Oct 2021 02:48:34 +0000Michael HubickiLet's talk about "The Mayor" author George Cuff's newest book. Join me and George as we chat about his new book: - His process for writing "The Mayor" - The one question he asked over 20 Canadian Mayors - Attributes the ideal Mayor should exhibit -...
- His process for writing "The Mayor"
- The one question he asked over 20 Canadian Mayors
- Attributes the ideal Mayor should exhibit
- A Mayor's challenges, impacts and informal power
- 7 Character "frailties" in an ineffective Mayor
- His advice to every Canadian about their local role

George has published over 450 articles as well as 11 books on local government. He has three “how to” books (Cuff’s Guide Volumes One and Two as well as his “Executive Policy Governance” which was published in 2014. He also has three books of articles in an “Off the Cuff” series published by Municipal World and a book of fictional stories (Life in the Trenches) set in the world of local government. His book “Leading: The Real Role of a Mayor and Council” was released in 2019; a very different book (Tucker Goes to City Hall) was released in 2020; and The Mayor is his newest book.

George Cuff has a Canada-wide reputation amongst municipalities, crown agencies and other public sector bodies as an advisor, consultant and author on the art and principles of governance and the elements of effective organizations.
His background includes a Bachelor of Arts (Recreation Administration) degree from the University of Alberta and work experience in banking, oil and gas, recreation administration, environmental protection, local government and the private sector.

He has been involved in various aspects of local government since his days as a youth advisor and playground leader in 1970 for the City of Edmonton. He has since applied his academic and experiential observations to his role as advisor to numerous small and large public sector organizations across Canada.]]>3274canada,ledership,mayor,municipalworld,thrivingmayorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-senator-sorensen--46942851
- how organic a political journey can be
- being mayor in Canada's first National Park
- preparing for life as a Canadian Senator
- entrepreneurial lessons and politics

After being selected to the Canadian Senate, Senator Sorensen has recently resigned from her third term as Mayor of Banff.

Senator Karen previously served as a municipal councillor for six years and as a school board trustee for four years. After a successful 17-year career in the hotel industry in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta, she founded Catalyst Enterprises Consulting in 2000, providing customer service and sales training in the hospitality industry, and sharing her expertise as a keynote speaker.

At the municipal level, Senator Sorensen served as Chair of the Town of Banff’s Governance and Finance Committee and on the Banff Lake Louise Tourism Board.

In 2005, the Senator was named Alberta Centennial Ambassador. She is the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and YWCA Banff 2019 Woman of Distinction Award.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46942851Tue, 12 Oct 2021 18:35:50 +0000Michael HubickiJoin me and Canada's newest Senator and former mayor of Banff, Alberta - Karen Sorensen as we chat about: - how organic a political journey can be - being mayor in Canada's first National Park - preparing for life as a Canadian Senator -...
- how organic a political journey can be
- being mayor in Canada's first National Park
- preparing for life as a Canadian Senator
- entrepreneurial lessons and politics

After being selected to the Canadian Senate, Senator Sorensen has recently resigned from her third term as Mayor of Banff.

Senator Karen previously served as a municipal councillor for six years and as a school board trustee for four years. After a successful 17-year career in the hotel industry in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta, she founded Catalyst Enterprises Consulting in 2000, providing customer service and sales training in the hospitality industry, and sharing her expertise as a keynote speaker.

At the municipal level, Senator Sorensen served as Chair of the Town of Banff’s Governance and Finance Committee and on the Banff Lake Louise Tourism Board.

In 2005, the Senator was named Alberta Centennial Ambassador. She is the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and YWCA Banff 2019 Woman of Distinction Award.]]>3257canada,leadership,professionalwomen,thrivingmayor,whatinspiresmefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-gord-hume--46847519
Join me and author Gord Hume on Episode 34 of the Thriving Mayor Show as we chat about:

1. The 7 C’s of leadership
2. 3 enormous emerging issues that will influence government leadership in the future
3. Lack of municipal recognition by federal constitution and government.
4. Problem of lack of taxation for cities.
5. Need to reform governance model for cities.
6. Any surprises with last night’s federal election?

Gord is one of Canada’s most respected commentators on local government issues and a sought after key-note speaker for conferences and municipalities around the world. An entrepreneur, four-term City councillor in London Ontario, and successful business leader, Gord brings his own unique leadership perspective to 21st century city building.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46847519Wed, 06 Oct 2021 11:52:44 +0000Michael HubickiLet's talk about the Leadership Crisis and the most important and challenging skill for elected officials...their VISION! Join me and author Gord Hume on Episode 34 of the Thriving Mayor Show as we chat about: 1. The 7 C’s of leadership 2. 3...
Join me and author Gord Hume on Episode 34 of the Thriving Mayor Show as we chat about:

1. The 7 C’s of leadership
2. 3 enormous emerging issues that will influence government leadership in the future
3. Lack of municipal recognition by federal constitution and government.
4. Problem of lack of taxation for cities.
5. Need to reform governance model for cities.
6. Any surprises with last night’s federal election?

Gord is one of Canada’s most respected commentators on local government issues and a sought after key-note speaker for conferences and municipalities around the world. An entrepreneur, four-term City councillor in London Ontario, and successful business leader, Gord brings his own unique leadership perspective to 21st century city building.]]>3074entrepreneur,leadership,localgovernment,municipalworldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-33-british-columbia-council-for-international-cooperation--46744765
- volunteering with the youth led climate action branch @ BCCIC
- talking with marginalized communities, uplifting their stories and inclusiveness
- getting citizens and politicians excited about policy
- the "tipping point" that triggered BCCIC to launch the toolkit
- getting youth involved in grass roots action, going beyond collecting opinions
- why mayors and local councillors are ideally suited to employ the toolkit
- favourite books about healing the planet

Watch the episode at: https://lnkd.in/ednumFQc

The British Columbia Council for International Cooperation (BCCIC) is a network of civil society organizations and individuals moving toward a better world based in British Columbia, Canada.

Its youth-led climate change branch focuses on providing sound and evidence-based policy recommendations to all levels of governments while representing the interests of Canadian youth at climate negotiations worldwide. Today’s guests are responsible for the BCCIC publication: CLIMATE JUSTICE TOOLKIT FOR MUNICIPALITIES.

Municipalities must recognize the intersectional impact of climate change and the crucial importance of climate justice to ensure that policy at the local level of governance is equitable.

As the closest jurisdiction to the ground, municipalities have great potential to ensure that climate action centres the voices and leadership of marginalized populations across British Columbia (BC) moving forward.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46744765Wed, 29 Sep 2021 17:01:21 +0000Michael HubickiJoin me and Hannah Romses, Angela Liu and Brooke Sutherland of the British Columbia Council for International Cooperation (BCCIC) for Episode 33. We talk about their new "Climate Justice for Municipalities Toolkit" and - volunteering with the...
- volunteering with the youth led climate action branch @ BCCIC
- talking with marginalized communities, uplifting their stories and inclusiveness
- getting citizens and politicians excited about policy
- the "tipping point" that triggered BCCIC to launch the toolkit
- getting youth involved in grass roots action, going beyond collecting opinions
- why mayors and local councillors are ideally suited to employ the toolkit
- favourite books about healing the planet

Watch the episode at: https://lnkd.in/ednumFQc

The British Columbia Council for International Cooperation (BCCIC) is a network of civil society organizations and individuals moving toward a better world based in British Columbia, Canada.

Its youth-led climate change branch focuses on providing sound and evidence-based policy recommendations to all levels of governments while representing the interests of Canadian youth at climate negotiations worldwide. Today’s guests are responsible for the BCCIC publication: CLIMATE JUSTICE TOOLKIT FOR MUNICIPALITIES.

Municipalities must recognize the intersectional impact of climate change and the crucial importance of climate justice to ensure that policy at the local level of governance is equitable.

As the closest jurisdiction to the ground, municipalities have great potential to ensure that climate action centres the voices and leadership of marginalized populations across British Columbia (BC) moving forward.]]>3015climate,community,entrepreneur,justice,leadership,thrivefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-jeff-lehman--46532239
- Jeff's innovations around Shift Government
- Empowering people to make a difference in the big challenges facing us
- A Mayor's biggest challenge right now
- The damage social media causes and the polarization of people
- Travelling to regain some normalcy

My favourite tag is on Jeff’s Instagram …
"Jedi _Mayor
Mayor of Barrie and unrepentant fan of evidence.
Unity and prosperity begins with empathy and courage.
One day I'll run a diner in the mountains"

Jeff Lehman is the 46th Mayor of the City of Barrie, having been re-elected to a third term in 2018 with 91% of the popular vote. Mayor Lehman is the current Chair of Ontario’s Big City Mayors’ Caucus, representing Ontario’s 29 largest cities. Mayor Lehman is also a founding director of Alectra, the second largest community-owned utility in North America, serving more than a million customers in southern Ontario.

He holds a B.A. from Queen’s University, and a Master’s Degree with first class honours from the UK’s London School of Economics. As an economist, he writes and speaks frequently on issues affecting Canada’s cities. In 2019, the prestigious US business magazine Fast Company named Lehman one of its top 100 Most Creative People in Business for his innovative solutions in government. Mayor Lehman is a passionate believer in transforming urban economies through public and private entrepreneurship]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46532239Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:16:38 +0000Michael HubickiJoin me and Mayor Jeff Lehman of Barrie, Ontario on Episode 32 of the Thriving Mayor show as we chat about: - Jeff's innovations around Shift Government - Empowering people to make a difference in the big challenges facing us - A Mayor's biggest...
- Jeff's innovations around Shift Government
- Empowering people to make a difference in the big challenges facing us
- A Mayor's biggest challenge right now
- The damage social media causes and the polarization of people
- Travelling to regain some normalcy

My favourite tag is on Jeff’s Instagram …
"Jedi _Mayor
Mayor of Barrie and unrepentant fan of evidence.
Unity and prosperity begins with empathy and courage.
One day I'll run a diner in the mountains"

Jeff Lehman is the 46th Mayor of the City of Barrie, having been re-elected to a third term in 2018 with 91% of the popular vote. Mayor Lehman is the current Chair of Ontario’s Big City Mayors’ Caucus, representing Ontario’s 29 largest cities. Mayor Lehman is also a founding director of Alectra, the second largest community-owned utility in North America, serving more than a million customers in southern Ontario.

He holds a B.A. from Queen’s University, and a Master’s Degree with first class honours from the UK’s London School of Economics. As an economist, he writes and speaks frequently on issues affecting Canada’s cities. In 2019, the prestigious US business magazine Fast Company named Lehman one of its top 100 Most Creative People in Business for his innovative solutions in government. Mayor Lehman is a passionate believer in transforming urban economies through public and private entrepreneurship]]>2731barrieontario,entrepreneurship,leadership,municipalworld,sustainability,thrivingmayorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-31-natasha-kulikowski--46432080
- Life in the far north
- Her International Women's Day T shirt which read "Destroy the Patriarchy and not the Planet".
- The wonderful matriarchal sense in Inuvik
- Natasha's keys to entrepreneurial success in the north
- Making the most of every opportunity
- Stepping down as mayor but staying involved through Council

Natasha graduated high school in 2000, and has lived in Inuvik since 2001.
Natasha first ran for a Town Council seat in the fall of 2012, but lost by 2 votes! Later in that term of Council a member passed away and Council's decision at the time was to fill the position by appointment, since she was the person with the next most votes Natasha was appointed to Council in April of 2015.
She was finally elected in the regularly scheduled election in Oct 2015.
She enjoyed working on Council and decided early in her term to run for the Mayor's seat in 2018, was elected as Mayor.

Visit:
https://www.facebook.com/MayorKulikowski
https://www.inuvik.ca/en/index.asp
https://www.arcticdevelopmentexpo.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46432080Wed, 08 Sep 2021 17:49:37 +0000Michael HubickiJoin me and Mayor Natasha Kulikowski of Inuvik, NWT as we chat about: - Life in the far north - Her International Women's Day T shirt which read "Destroy the Patriarchy and not the Planet". - The wonderful matriarchal sense in Inuvik - Natasha's...
- Life in the far north
- Her International Women's Day T shirt which read "Destroy the Patriarchy and not the Planet".
- The wonderful matriarchal sense in Inuvik
- Natasha's keys to entrepreneurial success in the north
- Making the most of every opportunity
- Stepping down as mayor but staying involved through Council

Natasha graduated high school in 2000, and has lived in Inuvik since 2001.
Natasha first ran for a Town Council seat in the fall of 2012, but lost by 2 votes! Later in that term of Council a member passed away and Council's decision at the time was to fill the position by appointment, since she was the person with the next most votes Natasha was appointed to Council in April of 2015.
She was finally elected in the regularly scheduled election in Oct 2015.
She enjoyed working on Council and decided early in her term to run for the Mayor's seat in 2018, was elected as Mayor.

Visit:
https://www.facebook.com/MayorKulikowski
https://www.inuvik.ca/en/index.asp
https://www.arcticdevelopmentexpo.com/]]>2466falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-steve-pellegrini--46333191
Steve shares his insights about:
- Creating the locally-led Covid Vaccination Clinic
- King Townships incredible volunteer community
- Leading Canada's wealthiest municipality
- The Challenges facing York's regions largest municipality geographically but smallest population and
- The powerful benefits of municipal parks and culture

In addition to being mayor Steve is also King’s Regional representative on York Region Council. He was sworn into office in 2010 and is now serving his third consecutive term, the past two by acclimation!

While continuing his service in King, Steve worked for over 35 years in the municipal sector, retiring as a Manager of the Project Management Office (PMO).

He strongly believes in giving back and has been involved in many boards in his community... including the areas of Heritage, Transportation; communications, Housing, Health, Conservation Authority (TRCA), agriculture and drainage, infrastructure, policing, parks and recreation, the arts and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46333191Wed, 01 Sep 2021 18:32:40 +0000Michael HubickiJoin me and Steve Pellegrini, the Mayor of King Township, Ontario on Episode 30 of the Thriving Mayor. Steve shares his insights about: - Creating the locally-led Covid Vaccination Clinic - King Townships incredible volunteer community - Leading...
Steve shares his insights about:
- Creating the locally-led Covid Vaccination Clinic
- King Townships incredible volunteer community
- Leading Canada's wealthiest municipality
- The Challenges facing York's regions largest municipality geographically but smallest population and
- The powerful benefits of municipal parks and culture

In addition to being mayor Steve is also King’s Regional representative on York Region Council. He was sworn into office in 2010 and is now serving his third consecutive term, the past two by acclimation!

While continuing his service in King, Steve worked for over 35 years in the municipal sector, retiring as a Manager of the Project Management Office (PMO).

He strongly believes in giving back and has been involved in many boards in his community... including the areas of Heritage, Transportation; communications, Housing, Health, Conservation Authority (TRCA), agriculture and drainage, infrastructure, policing, parks and recreation, the arts and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).]]>2489falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-anat-banin--45707471
Anat Banin is curious about where we feel ‘at home’, and why we feel better in some places more than others. She wants to build great neighbourhoods that people wholly connect with. Places where they feel especially at home.

Trained in Rhode Island and New York, now working in Israel, her work spans interior design to city planning. Anat ‘s work in architecture and urban design over the last 20+ years ranges from small interior renovations and private homes, to working with teams on entire neighbourhoods and cities. She feels most at home at the ends of the scale, the micro and the macro, in our most private spaces and the spaces beyond buildings. She believes that they are fundamentally connected in redefining and reframing our understanding of home. She maintains that home has to extend beyond the four walls of our house into our neighbourhoods.

In the past few years she has focused on training for city planning committees on policy reform.

In her free time she practices tsundoku (the art of buying books and never reading them) and is attempting to perfect her coffee making skills.

#urbandesign #architecture #realestate #housing #stewardship]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45707471Thu, 15 Jul 2021 13:24:51 +0000Michael HubickiJoin me and Anat Banin, an Architect and Urban Designer from Tel Aviv, Israel. Anat Banin is curious about where we feel ‘at home’, and why we feel better in some places more than others. She wants to build great neighbourhoods that people wholly...
Anat Banin is curious about where we feel ‘at home’, and why we feel better in some places more than others. She wants to build great neighbourhoods that people wholly connect with. Places where they feel especially at home.

Trained in Rhode Island and New York, now working in Israel, her work spans interior design to city planning. Anat ‘s work in architecture and urban design over the last 20+ years ranges from small interior renovations and private homes, to working with teams on entire neighbourhoods and cities. She feels most at home at the ends of the scale, the micro and the macro, in our most private spaces and the spaces beyond buildings. She believes that they are fundamentally connected in redefining and reframing our understanding of home. She maintains that home has to extend beyond the four walls of our house into our neighbourhoods.

In the past few years she has focused on training for city planning committees on policy reform.

In her free time she practices tsundoku (the art of buying books and never reading them) and is attempting to perfect her coffee making skills.

#urbandesign #architecture #realestate #housing #stewardship]]>2483falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-mike-robbins--45614732- Mike’s early years travelling between Toronto and Collingwood where he still alpine ski races,
- His work with CREST to lead more responsible tourism across the globe
- The beauty and experience of tourism with indigenous people on their territory
- Urban tourism during and post-pandemic

Mike is an Adventure traveller, tourism management consultant, ski area designer, philanthropist, volunteer Board member, masters alpine ski racer, with a passion for empowering remote Indigenous communities through responsible tourism. Mike is also a Founding Partner with the Tourism Company, King Penguin with Linking Tourism & Conservation, and Fellow International Member of The Explorers Club.

The Center for Responsible Travel (CREST) is a global nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC dedicated to increasing the positive global impact of responsible tourism.

Through innovative field projects, research, consultancies, and advocacy, CREST is taking action to address four of our world’s key threats to securing a sustainable future: climate change, overtourism, biodiversity and cultural heritage loss, and inequitable access to wealth.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45614732Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:15:57 +0000Michael HubickiJoin me and Mike Robbins, the Chairman of the Center for Responsible Travel on Episode 28 of the Thriving Mayor show . We chat about: - Mike’s early years travelling between Toronto and Collingwood where he still alpine ski races, - His work with...- Mike’s early years travelling between Toronto and Collingwood where he still alpine ski races,
- His work with CREST to lead more responsible tourism across the globe
- The beauty and experience of tourism with indigenous people on their territory
- Urban tourism during and post-pandemic

Mike is an Adventure traveller, tourism management consultant, ski area designer, philanthropist, volunteer Board member, masters alpine ski racer, with a passion for empowering remote Indigenous communities through responsible tourism. Mike is also a Founding Partner with the Tourism Company, King Penguin with Linking Tourism & Conservation, and Fellow International Member of The Explorers Club.

The Center for Responsible Travel (CREST) is a global nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC dedicated to increasing the positive global impact of responsible tourism.

Through innovative field projects, research, consultancies, and advocacy, CREST is taking action to address four of our world’s key threats to securing a sustainable future: climate change, overtourism, biodiversity and cultural heritage loss, and inequitable access to wealth.]]>3085canada,culture,sustainability,thrive,tourism,whatinspiresmefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-part-2-dave-mowat--45508481- His musical band Dave Mowat and the Curbside Shuffle
- How the harmonica found him in Winnipeg
- Creating the art between history and music
- Governance of Alderville First Nation
- The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's work is not over
- Canada's learning is just beginning
Chief Mowat has spent over 30 years working in various capacities at the First Nation level, in Winnipeg, Waabaseemoong, Scugog Island and Alderville. As a researcher, writer, youth worker, economic development officer, consultation specialist, Band councilor (2007-15) and as the elected Chief of Alderville First Nation since 2019, Dave has remained committed to the positive advancement of his community.

His passion and focus remain researching and understanding the treaty, military, and settlement history of southern Ontario (Upper Canada). This experience over decades allows him to defend the Mississauga Anishinabeg presence in southern Ontario with confidence and commitment.

Dave is also a long-time blues musician/singer, having taken up the harmonica back in the early 1980s shortly after relocating to north end Winnipeg from southern Ontario. He still plays professionally in Toronto and south-central Ontario.

As a traditional wild rice harvester, he is a staunch defender of this aboriginal right across Alderville’s treaty areas. In the wake of the 2018 Williams Treaties Settlement Agreement Chief Dave Mowat’s main intent was and continues to be securing the settlement for the immediate and long-term viability of Alderville First Nation.

He currently sits on the Queens University Indigenous Elders Advisory Committee, the City of Kingston Sir John A MacDonald History and Legacy Working Group and works with the City of Kingston on the Alderville First Nation commemorative public art project (“Manidoo Ogitigan”) which was approved by City Council in 2017 for installation at Lake Ontario Park. Along with his wife Janet and their granddaughter Brooklyn, Dave lives in the home he built in Alderville (25 years ago), adjacent to his beloved Black Oak Savanna and Tallgrass Prairie, where he and Janet also raised their 3 children.

#community #canada #gettingthingsdone #firstnations #mindset #historymatters #summersolstice #SettlersTakeAction]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45508481Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:48:08 +0000Michael HubickiJoin me and Chief Dave Mowat of the Alderville First Nation on June 23 as we continue his pre-recored interview and learn from his "living art" approach to history. Dave shares his thoughts about: - His musical band Dave Mowat and the Curbside Shuffle...- His musical band Dave Mowat and the Curbside Shuffle
- How the harmonica found him in Winnipeg
- Creating the art between history and music
- Governance of Alderville First Nation
- The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's work is not over
- Canada's learning is just beginning
Chief Mowat has spent over 30 years working in various capacities at the First Nation level, in Winnipeg, Waabaseemoong, Scugog Island and Alderville. As a researcher, writer, youth worker, economic development officer, consultation specialist, Band councilor (2007-15) and as the elected Chief of Alderville First Nation since 2019, Dave has remained committed to the positive advancement of his community.

His passion and focus remain researching and understanding the treaty, military, and settlement history of southern Ontario (Upper Canada). This experience over decades allows him to defend the Mississauga Anishinabeg presence in southern Ontario with confidence and commitment.

Dave is also a long-time blues musician/singer, having taken up the harmonica back in the early 1980s shortly after relocating to north end Winnipeg from southern Ontario. He still plays professionally in Toronto and south-central Ontario.

As a traditional wild rice harvester, he is a staunch defender of this aboriginal right across Alderville’s treaty areas. In the wake of the 2018 Williams Treaties Settlement Agreement Chief Dave Mowat’s main intent was and continues to be securing the settlement for the immediate and long-term viability of Alderville First Nation.

He currently sits on the Queens University Indigenous Elders Advisory Committee, the City of Kingston Sir John A MacDonald History and Legacy Working Group and works with the City of Kingston on the Alderville First Nation commemorative public art project (“Manidoo Ogitigan”) which was approved by City Council in 2017 for installation at Lake Ontario Park. Along with his wife Janet and their granddaughter Brooklyn, Dave lives in the home he built in Alderville (25 years ago), adjacent to his beloved Black Oak Savanna and Tallgrass Prairie, where he and Janet also raised their 3 children.

#community #canada #gettingthingsdone #firstnations #mindset #historymatters #summersolstice #SettlersTakeAction]]>1661falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-part-1-dave-mowat--45326037- His great grandfather, a 1908 London Olympian, who inspired Dave's love of history and his "window" into Alderville's broader issues
- The living history of Canada's First Nation people
- Alderville's community response to the Kamloops residential school news
- Being Chief of the Alderville First Nation and connecting people with their past

Chief Mowat has spent over 30 years working in various capacities at the First Nation level, in Winnipeg, Waabaseemoong, Scugog Island and Alderville. As a researcher, writer, youth worker, economic development officer, consultation specialist, Band councilor (2007-15) and as the elected Chief of Alderville First Nation since 2019, Dave has remained committed to the positive advancement of his community.

His passion and focus remain researching and understanding the treaty, military, and settlement history of southern Ontario (Upper Canada). This experience over decades allows him to defend the Mississauga Anishinabeg presence in southern Ontario with confidence and commitment.

Dave is also a long-time blues musician/singer, having taken up the harmonica back in the early 1980s shortly after relocating to north end Winnipeg from southern Ontario. He still plays professionally in Toronto and south-central Ontario.

As a traditional wild rice harvester, he is a staunch defender of this aboriginal right across Alderville’s treaty areas. In the wake of the 2018 Williams Treaties Settlement Agreement Chief Dave Mowat’s main intent was and continues to be securing the settlement for the immediate and long-term viability of Alderville First Nation.

He currently sits on the Queens University Indigenous Elders Advisory Committee, the City of Kingston Sir John A MacDonald History and Legacy Working Group and works with the City of Kingston on the Alderville First Nation commemorative public art project (“Manidoo Ogitigan”) which was approved by City Council in 2017 for installation at Lake Ontario Park. Along with his wife Janet and their granddaughter Brooklyn, Dave lives in the home he built in Alderville (25 years ago), adjacent to his beloved Black Oak Savanna and Tallgrass Prairie, where he and Janet also raised their 3 children.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45326037Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:49:34 +0000Michael HubickiJoin me and Chief Dave Mowat of the Alderville First Nation on June 16 and learn from his "living art" approach to history. Dave shares his thoughts about: - His great grandfather, a 1908 London Olympian, who inspired Dave's love of history and his...- His great grandfather, a 1908 London Olympian, who inspired Dave's love of history and his "window" into Alderville's broader issues
- The living history of Canada's First Nation people
- Alderville's community response to the Kamloops residential school news
- Being Chief of the Alderville First Nation and connecting people with their past

Chief Mowat has spent over 30 years working in various capacities at the First Nation level, in Winnipeg, Waabaseemoong, Scugog Island and Alderville. As a researcher, writer, youth worker, economic development officer, consultation specialist, Band councilor (2007-15) and as the elected Chief of Alderville First Nation since 2019, Dave has remained committed to the positive advancement of his community.

His passion and focus remain researching and understanding the treaty, military, and settlement history of southern Ontario (Upper Canada). This experience over decades allows him to defend the Mississauga Anishinabeg presence in southern Ontario with confidence and commitment.

Dave is also a long-time blues musician/singer, having taken up the harmonica back in the early 1980s shortly after relocating to north end Winnipeg from southern Ontario. He still plays professionally in Toronto and south-central Ontario.

As a traditional wild rice harvester, he is a staunch defender of this aboriginal right across Alderville’s treaty areas. In the wake of the 2018 Williams Treaties Settlement Agreement Chief Dave Mowat’s main intent was and continues to be securing the settlement for the immediate and long-term viability of Alderville First Nation.

He currently sits on the Queens University Indigenous Elders Advisory Committee, the City of Kingston Sir John A MacDonald History and Legacy Working Group and works with the City of Kingston on the Alderville First Nation commemorative public art project (“Manidoo Ogitigan”) which was approved by City Council in 2017 for installation at Lake Ontario Park. Along with his wife Janet and their granddaughter Brooklyn, Dave lives in the home he built in Alderville (25 years ago), adjacent to his beloved Black Oak Savanna and Tallgrass Prairie, where he and Janet also raised their 3 children.]]>1888canada,community,firstnations,gettingthingsdone,historymatters,mayor,mindset,thrivefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-kassim-doumbia--45136605
Join me and mayor Doumbia on Episode 26 of the Thriving Mayor show as we chat about:
- growing up in Ivory Coast and Senegal,
- Leaving home (in January) to study at University of Moncton,
- Investing in network building to share his gifts,
- Empowering Canadian Francophone communities to create opportunities and thrive,
- His mom's hesitancy about running for mayor,
- The winning contribution of his 15-year old campaign manager and
- The wonderful vision for his mayorship and the community of Shippagan, NB.

One of Kassim’s most published quotes is : “The United States got Obama as the first Black President, Shippagan got me.”

Mayor Doumbia is originally from Ivory Coast, and travelled to New-Brunswick in 2000 to attend Université de Moncton. In 2004 he received a bachelor degree in Computer Science in followed by an MBA in 2006. Doumbia has worked inside Shippagan City Hall since 2012 when he first won a seat on council. In 2016, he took on the added role of Deputy Mayor and now, Kassim is mayor of Shippagan.

Kassim married Karine, a native of Shippagan, NB and they have 2 beautiful daughters 11 and 9. The family has called Shippagan home since 2007.

In 2015 he was recognized by 21inc as one of Atlantic Canada’s top 50 of leaders under the age of 40.

#thriving #mayors #newbrunswick #stewardship #legacybuilding #municipalities]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45136605Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:46:29 +0000Michael HubickiKassim Doumbia was newly elected mayor of Shippagan, making him the first Black mayor in N.B.'s history. Join me and mayor Doumbia on Episode 26 of the Thriving Mayor show as we chat about: - growing up in Ivory Coast and Senegal, - Leaving home...
Join me and mayor Doumbia on Episode 26 of the Thriving Mayor show as we chat about:
- growing up in Ivory Coast and Senegal,
- Leaving home (in January) to study at University of Moncton,
- Investing in network building to share his gifts,
- Empowering Canadian Francophone communities to create opportunities and thrive,
- His mom's hesitancy about running for mayor,
- The winning contribution of his 15-year old campaign manager and
- The wonderful vision for his mayorship and the community of Shippagan, NB.

One of Kassim’s most published quotes is : “The United States got Obama as the first Black President, Shippagan got me.”

Mayor Doumbia is originally from Ivory Coast, and travelled to New-Brunswick in 2000 to attend Université de Moncton. In 2004 he received a bachelor degree in Computer Science in followed by an MBA in 2006. Doumbia has worked inside Shippagan City Hall since 2012 when he first won a seat on council. In 2016, he took on the added role of Deputy Mayor and now, Kassim is mayor of Shippagan.

Kassim married Karine, a native of Shippagan, NB and they have 2 beautiful daughters 11 and 9. The family has called Shippagan home since 2007.

In 2015 he was recognized by 21inc as one of Atlantic Canada’s top 50 of leaders under the age of 40.

#thriving #mayors #newbrunswick #stewardship #legacybuilding #municipalities]]>2345falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-malcolm-eaton--45055328- Thriving as "the old grey mayor" of Humboldt.
- Being mayor for 10 years after retirement
- Giving back to Saskatchewan municipalities after politics
- What kept you up at night
- The culture of leadership and acknowledging them
- Humboldt Strong and living with tragedy
Malcolm and his wife Carol live in Humboldt, Saskatchewan and have raised a family of five children in the community over the past 25 years. In 2006, Malcolm retired after a 34 year career as a teacher and school principal.
In November 2016, Malcolm retired from his position as the Mayor of Humboldt. He was first elected to Humboldt City Council in 2003 and became the Mayor in 2006. During his time as mayor, Malcolm guided the city through a period of significant growth and development.
Living in the community for over 25 years and raising a family has allowed Malcolm the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of community groups, events and activities. These include school activities, minor sports groups, church activities, cultural and recreational programs, and community development projects.
Malcolm continues to serve the community in volunteer roles and was honoured to receive the 2017 Humboldt Citizen of the Year award at the Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence event.
#community #leadership #thriving #thrivingmayor #humboldtstrong #municipalworld]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45055328Wed, 26 May 2021 22:13:19 +0000Michael HubickiJoin me and former Humboldt, Saskatchewan mayor Malcolm Eaton as we chat about: - Thriving as "the old grey mayor" of Humboldt. - Being mayor for 10 years after retirement - Giving back to Saskatchewan municipalities after politics - What kept you up...- Thriving as "the old grey mayor" of Humboldt.
- Being mayor for 10 years after retirement
- Giving back to Saskatchewan municipalities after politics
- What kept you up at night
- The culture of leadership and acknowledging them
- Humboldt Strong and living with tragedy
Malcolm and his wife Carol live in Humboldt, Saskatchewan and have raised a family of five children in the community over the past 25 years. In 2006, Malcolm retired after a 34 year career as a teacher and school principal.
In November 2016, Malcolm retired from his position as the Mayor of Humboldt. He was first elected to Humboldt City Council in 2003 and became the Mayor in 2006. During his time as mayor, Malcolm guided the city through a period of significant growth and development.
Living in the community for over 25 years and raising a family has allowed Malcolm the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of community groups, events and activities. These include school activities, minor sports groups, church activities, cultural and recreational programs, and community development projects.
Malcolm continues to serve the community in volunteer roles and was honoured to receive the 2017 Humboldt Citizen of the Year award at the Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence event.
#community #leadership #thriving #thrivingmayor #humboldtstrong #municipalworld]]>2717falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-sandra-masters--44927584- The aha moment launching the campaign for mayor,
- Beating a two term incumbent, 7 other men all during a pandemic
- Who would have thought "cold-calling" would be so important (sales & marketing)
- Thriving as a mother of 4, leader of the a major Canadian city and successful business woman
- Amplifying the city of Regina's commitment to safety, inclusivity, accessibility and sustainability as Mayor, and
- Her first 6 months in office.

Mayor Masters is the City of Regina’s 35th Mayor and first elected woman Mayor.
Proudly Saskatchewan, Mayor Masters grew up in the prairies and has called Regina home for more than 20 years.
Her professional career has included agricultural financing, commercial real estate and banking.
Energetic and passionate about Regina’s future, Mayor Masters is guided by a desire for an economically vibrant community that is inclusive, accessible, sustainable and safe!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44927584Thu, 20 May 2021 11:48:34 +0000Michael HubickiJoin me and Regina, Saskatchewan Mayor Sandra Masters On Episode 24 of the Thriving Mayor Show. We chat about: - The aha moment launching the campaign for mayor, - Beating a two term incumbent, 7 other men all during a pandemic - Who would have...- The aha moment launching the campaign for mayor,
- Beating a two term incumbent, 7 other men all during a pandemic
- Who would have thought "cold-calling" would be so important (sales & marketing)
- Thriving as a mother of 4, leader of the a major Canadian city and successful business woman
- Amplifying the city of Regina's commitment to safety, inclusivity, accessibility and sustainability as Mayor, and
- Her first 6 months in office.

Mayor Masters is the City of Regina’s 35th Mayor and first elected woman Mayor.
Proudly Saskatchewan, Mayor Masters grew up in the prairies and has called Regina home for more than 20 years.
Her professional career has included agricultural financing, commercial real estate and banking.
Energetic and passionate about Regina’s future, Mayor Masters is guided by a desire for an economically vibrant community that is inclusive, accessible, sustainable and safe!]]>2711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-cam-guthrie--44664369
Cam Guthrie was re-elected Mayor of Guelph in 2018, after serving as Mayor from 2014 to 2018 and as a Councillor for Ward 4 from 2010 to 2014.
From 2019-2020 he served a two-year term as the Chair of Ontario’s Big City Mayors, a group of 29 mayors of cities with populations of 100,000 or more who collectively represent nearly 70 per cent of Ontario’s population.
Cam was a licensed insurance broker and local entrepreneur for 16 years before becoming Mayor. An avid community volunteer, Cam has served on the Boards of several local not-for-profit organizations, and he has mentored startups and small business owners through the Business Centre of Guelph-Wellington. He holds a business diploma from Sir Sandford Fleming College. In 2008, the Guelph Mercury named him one of the city’s top “40 Under 40.”
An accomplished drummer, Cam has been a member of local bands, played on several studio recordings, and produced or co-produced several albums. He is also a loyal fan of the Guelph Gryphons, the Guelph Storm, and the Guelph Royals.
Cam’s roots in Guelph stretch back to 1919, when his great-grandfather founded Guthrie’s Bakery on Quebec Street in downtown Guelph. Cam and his wife Rachel are proud parents of two children, Anakin and Adelaide.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44664369Thu, 06 May 2021 16:38:50 +0000Michael HubickiJoin me and Guelph, Ontario mayor Cam Guthrie on Episode 23. We'll chat about Cam's musical roots, his mayoral journey and his leadership of the City of Guelph's Circular City and Circular Opportunity Innovation Launchpad. COIL is accelerating...
Cam Guthrie was re-elected Mayor of Guelph in 2018, after serving as Mayor from 2014 to 2018 and as a Councillor for Ward 4 from 2010 to 2014.
From 2019-2020 he served a two-year term as the Chair of Ontario’s Big City Mayors, a group of 29 mayors of cities with populations of 100,000 or more who collectively represent nearly 70 per cent of Ontario’s population.
Cam was a licensed insurance broker and local entrepreneur for 16 years before becoming Mayor. An avid community volunteer, Cam has served on the Boards of several local not-for-profit organizations, and he has mentored startups and small business owners through the Business Centre of Guelph-Wellington. He holds a business diploma from Sir Sandford Fleming College. In 2008, the Guelph Mercury named him one of the city’s top “40 Under 40.”
An accomplished drummer, Cam has been a member of local bands, played on several studio recordings, and produced or co-produced several albums. He is also a loyal fan of the Guelph Gryphons, the Guelph Storm, and the Guelph Royals.
Cam’s roots in Guelph stretch back to 1919, when his great-grandfather founded Guthrie’s Bakery on Quebec Street in downtown Guelph. Cam and his wife Rachel are proud parents of two children, Anakin and Adelaide.]]>2585circularcity,circulareconomy,guelph,thrivingmayorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-don-lovisa--44628881
Known as the Barrett Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture (Barrett Centre), the heart of this new hub will see the creation of an urban farm in the community, leveraging the college’s track record and expertise in food, urban farming and horticulture science to explore urban agricultural practices, education and training. It will also serve to educate the next generation of urban farmers, helping address some of society’s biggest challenges including food insecurity, access to safe and stable supplies of fresh food, and economic stability and regeneration of land for local food production.

Also joining the show to describe the program and procedures is Ryan Cullen, Field Supervisor of the W. Galen Weston Food Centre.

Being President is a position Don has held for the past thirteen years of his more than 30 years in post-secondary education.

In this position, Don leads a talented group of more than 2,300 full and part-time employees dedicated to leading the way. Durham College has thrived under Lovisa’s leadership, growing to more than 13,800 full-time, post-secondary and apprenticeship students and over 30,000 students in total.

Lovisa is considered a leader in the college system and the broader provincial and national community. He is currently on the board of Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN) and was formerly the Chair of Colleges Ontario and co-chair of the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT). He takes great pride in Durham College being recognized as a GTA Top Employer and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers.
Lovisa has a Master’s degree in International Management, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, a diploma in Adult Education, and has completed the course work for a Ph.D. in Community College Leadership.

Visit: https://durhamcollege.ca/academic-schools/school-of-hospitality-horticultural-science

email Ryan at: Ryan.Cullen@durhamcollege.ca]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44628881Tue, 04 May 2021 17:29:51 +0000Michael HubickiJoin me and Don Lovisa, the President of Durham College in Oshawa Ontario, to chat about the new $5,000,000 donation to launch the Barrett Family Centre for Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture and other Durham College initiatives. Known as...
Known as the Barrett Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture (Barrett Centre), the heart of this new hub will see the creation of an urban farm in the community, leveraging the college’s track record and expertise in food, urban farming and horticulture science to explore urban agricultural practices, education and training. It will also serve to educate the next generation of urban farmers, helping address some of society’s biggest challenges including food insecurity, access to safe and stable supplies of fresh food, and economic stability and regeneration of land for local food production.

Also joining the show to describe the program and procedures is Ryan Cullen, Field Supervisor of the W. Galen Weston Food Centre.

Being President is a position Don has held for the past thirteen years of his more than 30 years in post-secondary education.

In this position, Don leads a talented group of more than 2,300 full and part-time employees dedicated to leading the way. Durham College has thrived under Lovisa’s leadership, growing to more than 13,800 full-time, post-secondary and apprenticeship students and over 30,000 students in total.

Lovisa is considered a leader in the college system and the broader provincial and national community. He is currently on the board of Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN) and was formerly the Chair of Colleges Ontario and co-chair of the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT). He takes great pride in Durham College being recognized as a GTA Top Employer and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers.
Lovisa has a Master’s degree in International Management, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, a diploma in Adult Education, and has completed the course work for a Ph.D. in Community College Leadership.

Visit: https://durhamcollege.ca/academic-schools/school-of-hospitality-horticultural-science

email Ryan at: Ryan.Cullen@durhamcollege.ca]]>2449falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-ian-mccormack--44555461
- No strategy survives first contact with reality
- It's never about what it's about
- Stop doing stupid stuff
- You don't know what you don't know and
- Closing on a positive tone.

Ian lives in the space between appointed or elected officials and organizations’ managers.

Since 2000, Ian has worked on governance and structural reviews, strategy development and implementation, and orientations or refreshers for boards of directors and elected officials. He has done this both as an employee of government and as a business adviser in the private sector, working for himself and others.

As a nationally recognized Certified Management Consultant (CMC) his areas of interest include local government, libraries, post-secondary education, health, non-profit organizations and community safety.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44555461Sat, 01 May 2021 11:09:36 +0000Michael HubickiJoin me and Ian McCormack, CMC , author of "Who's Driving the Grader? and other governance questions" on Episode 21 of the Thriving Mayor Show. Ian is president of Strategic Steps, loves what he does and sharing his wisdom and Ianisms, such as: - No...
- No strategy survives first contact with reality
- It's never about what it's about
- Stop doing stupid stuff
- You don't know what you don't know and
- Closing on a positive tone.

Ian lives in the space between appointed or elected officials and organizations’ managers.

Since 2000, Ian has worked on governance and structural reviews, strategy development and implementation, and orientations or refreshers for boards of directors and elected officials. He has done this both as an employee of government and as a business adviser in the private sector, working for himself and others.

As a nationally recognized Certified Management Consultant (CMC) his areas of interest include local government, libraries, post-secondary education, health, non-profit organizations and community safety.]]>2473municipalworld,thrivingmayorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-helping-mayors-thrive-a--444368561. Why I want to help Mayors thrive

2. Meet a few Thriving Mayors who demonstrate 6 leadership traits:
a. Trusting your growth mindset: Mayor Gerald Aalbers
b. Leaning into self awareness: Mayor Merlyn Recinos
c. Taking courageous action: Mayor Amanda McDougall
d. Inspiring others: Mayor Fraser Tolmie
e. Pin pointing meaningful change: Mayor Mitch Panciuk
f. Crafting a magnetic vision: Mayor Lisa Helps

3. Key challenges Mayors are facing

4. Partnering to overcome challenges and thriving.

Mayors are the super heroes we have elected to lead the creation of thriving communities! They are our best hope to lead the evolution of our townscapes, cityscapes and the services they provide in sustaining the highest quality of living for the 80% of us who choose urban dwelling.
A mayor’s leadership role is multi-faceted, blending CEO, Steward, Visionary, Mentor, Spokesperson, Authority and Head Coach.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44436856Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:32:47 +0000Michael HubickiListen to my milestone Episode 20 of the Thriving Mayor show, entitled “Helping Mayors Thrive”. It’s a bit of a recap and we’ll hear from previous guests and a few ideas I’ve crafted to use my unique perspectives to create value and help mayors...1. Why I want to help Mayors thrive

2. Meet a few Thriving Mayors who demonstrate 6 leadership traits:
a. Trusting your growth mindset: Mayor Gerald Aalbers
b. Leaning into self awareness: Mayor Merlyn Recinos
c. Taking courageous action: Mayor Amanda McDougall
d. Inspiring others: Mayor Fraser Tolmie
e. Pin pointing meaningful change: Mayor Mitch Panciuk
f. Crafting a magnetic vision: Mayor Lisa Helps

3. Key challenges Mayors are facing

4. Partnering to overcome challenges and thriving.

Mayors are the super heroes we have elected to lead the creation of thriving communities! They are our best hope to lead the evolution of our townscapes, cityscapes and the services they provide in sustaining the highest quality of living for the 80% of us who choose urban dwelling.
A mayor’s leadership role is multi-faceted, blending CEO, Steward, Visionary, Mentor, Spokesperson, Authority and Head Coach.]]>2728leadership,legacybydesign​,mindset,stewardship,thrivingmayor​falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-lisa-helps--44365499
She is relentlessly future leaning and works hard to ensure that Victoria is prosperous, resilient, welcoming and ready for challenges and opportunities ahead.

She builds teams of community leaders to work together to advance ambitious programs such as future-focused economic development, climate action, affordable housing, and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.

Mayor Helps is advancing sustainable city building in Victoria and setting an example for all cities and towns to adopt. Lisa is empowering Victoria's city staff and administration to be bold and bring new ideas to Council. We chatted about two of her recent blog posts including:

“Community Making” Requires Housing of All Sorts – Three Big Ideas
a. Amend the City’s Official Community Plan and rezone the whole city to allow well designed higher density housing, especially affordable
b. Get rid of parking minimums tied to the building of homes
c. Change provincial legislation to reduce red-tape at City Hall

Victoria Council’s Glimpse Of Post-Pandemic Life In Cities
a. People Will Go Back to the Office
b. Arts, Culture and Live Events Will Thrive
c. More Public Spaces for More People]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44365499Fri, 16 Apr 2021 22:47:14 +0000Michael HubickiCatch Episode 19 of the Thriving Mayor show as we visit Mayor Lisa Helps in Victoria, B.C. She is relentlessly future leaning and works hard to ensure that Victoria is prosperous, resilient, welcoming and ready for challenges and opportunities ahead....
She is relentlessly future leaning and works hard to ensure that Victoria is prosperous, resilient, welcoming and ready for challenges and opportunities ahead.

She builds teams of community leaders to work together to advance ambitious programs such as future-focused economic development, climate action, affordable housing, and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.

Mayor Helps is advancing sustainable city building in Victoria and setting an example for all cities and towns to adopt. Lisa is empowering Victoria's city staff and administration to be bold and bring new ideas to Council. We chatted about two of her recent blog posts including:

“Community Making” Requires Housing of All Sorts – Three Big Ideas
a. Amend the City’s Official Community Plan and rezone the whole city to allow well designed higher density housing, especially affordable
b. Get rid of parking minimums tied to the building of homes
c. Change provincial legislation to reduce red-tape at City Hall

Victoria Council’s Glimpse Of Post-Pandemic Life In Cities
a. People Will Go Back to the Office
b. Arts, Culture and Live Events Will Thrive
c. More Public Spaces for More People]]>2124affordablehousing,stewardship,thrivingmayor,victoriafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-glenn-o-connor--44242432Two landscape architects, we'll share insights and ideas about the "10 Reasons Landscape Architecture can Save the World".
1. Keep Your Cool to counteracting climate change
2. Hands Off protected heritage sites
3. Go Wide in parks and open space
4. Get Out through the door to the natural world
5. Inhale Deeply as we help cleanse the air we breathe
6. Safety First for cyclists & pedestrians
7. It's Alive! returning vitality to cities
8. We Go With the Flow and manage storm water
9. Clean up Your Act to repurpose contaminated sites
10. Come One Come All and connect with neighbours in the places we create

Glenn and I have over 60 years of experience planning, designing and building public projects in cities and towns in Canada and abroad.
Landscape architecture is one of the most important professions of this century, join us to learn more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44242432Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:58:40 +0000Michael HubickiLet's celebrate World Landscape Architecture Month! On Episode 18 of the Thriving Mayor show I chat with past president of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects, Glenn A. O'Connor, OALA, FCSLA, ASLA! Two landscape architects, we'll share...Two landscape architects, we'll share insights and ideas about the "10 Reasons Landscape Architecture can Save the World".
1. Keep Your Cool to counteracting climate change
2. Hands Off protected heritage sites
3. Go Wide in parks and open space
4. Get Out through the door to the natural world
5. Inhale Deeply as we help cleanse the air we breathe
6. Safety First for cyclists & pedestrians
7. It's Alive! returning vitality to cities
8. We Go With the Flow and manage storm water
9. Clean up Your Act to repurpose contaminated sites
10. Come One Come All and connect with neighbours in the places we create

Glenn and I have over 60 years of experience planning, designing and building public projects in cities and towns in Canada and abroad.
Landscape architecture is one of the most important professions of this century, join us to learn more.]]>3102falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episdode-17-gerald-aalbers--44131271
Having experienced life in numerous communities throughout Western Canada, Mayor Aalbers and his family have called Lloydminster home since 2005. Throughout his career, Mayor Aalbers gained valuable experience in customer service and problem solving. Strong people skills and a dedicated work ethic are building blocks of his 30-plus years in the workforce. Communication and clarity are two of Mayor Aalbers' strengths in serving the community.

Gerald is serving his second term following re-election by acclamation in November 2020.

Our chat is far ranging with plenty of personal insights and words of wisdom. Some of my questions for Gerald include:

- Describe some of the unique challenges and opportunities that Lloydminster has being in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

- Are you a Riders or Eskimos fan?

- Are you aware of any other bi-state or bi-country mayors?

- Tell us about “A moment with the Mayor”, your weekly article on line.

- What motivated you to get on council?

- How/why did you decide to become mayor?

- Share your campaign experience, who was the first person you told about running for mayor? What was their reaction?

- You were acclaimed in 2020 but must have had some interesting election campaigns. Describe your favourite election night…was the mayorship a hotly contested campaign? Share the emotions of the night.

- What advice would you have for anyone considering to get involved and run for council?

- What is your vision for lasting and positive change in the Lloydminster?

- You’ve spoken up for culture and heritage in Lloydminster, describe some of your favourite memories and stories about your city.

- What other big challenges are you tackling in your next four years as mayor of Lloydminster.

- Things that make you happy and grateful?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44131271Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:00:25 +0000Michael HubickiLloydminster AB/SK Mayor Gerald Aalbers, Canada’s only bi-provincial mayor and I chat on March 31, 2021. Having experienced life in numerous communities throughout Western Canada, Mayor Aalbers and his family have called Lloydminster home since 2005....
Having experienced life in numerous communities throughout Western Canada, Mayor Aalbers and his family have called Lloydminster home since 2005. Throughout his career, Mayor Aalbers gained valuable experience in customer service and problem solving. Strong people skills and a dedicated work ethic are building blocks of his 30-plus years in the workforce. Communication and clarity are two of Mayor Aalbers' strengths in serving the community.

Gerald is serving his second term following re-election by acclamation in November 2020.

Our chat is far ranging with plenty of personal insights and words of wisdom. Some of my questions for Gerald include:

- Describe some of the unique challenges and opportunities that Lloydminster has being in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

- Are you a Riders or Eskimos fan?

- Are you aware of any other bi-state or bi-country mayors?

- Tell us about “A moment with the Mayor”, your weekly article on line.

- What motivated you to get on council?

- How/why did you decide to become mayor?

- Share your campaign experience, who was the first person you told about running for mayor? What was their reaction?

- You were acclaimed in 2020 but must have had some interesting election campaigns. Describe your favourite election night…was the mayorship a hotly contested campaign? Share the emotions of the night.

- What advice would you have for anyone considering to get involved and run for council?

- What is your vision for lasting and positive change in the Lloydminster?

- You’ve spoken up for culture and heritage in Lloydminster, describe some of your favourite memories and stories about your city.

- What other big challenges are you tackling in your next four years as mayor of Lloydminster.

- Things that make you happy and grateful?]]>2446legacybydesign,thrivingmayorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-dr-oleg-konovalov--44041885
Oleg is a thought leader, author, business educator, consultant, and C-suite coach with over 25 years of experience operating businesses and consulting Fortune 500 companies internationally.

Having been named as ‘the da Vinci of Visionary Leadership’ by many leading authorities of our time, Oleg Konovalov is helping companies to create and execute their vision, maintain a strong productive corporate culture and achieve superior business performance.

Oleg is on the Thinkers50 Radar, Global Gurus Top 30 in Leadership, has been recognized as #1 Global Thought Leader on Culture by Thinkers 360, is #1 Global Leading Coach (Marshall Goldsmith Thinkers50) and has been named as one of the Top 10 Most Inspiring Global Thought Leaders by The Excelligent.

He is also the author of:
+ LEADEROLOGY (2019),
+ Corporate Superpower (2018),
+ Organisational Anatomy (2016), and
+ Hidden Russia (2014).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44041885Thu, 25 Mar 2021 02:11:12 +0000Michael HubickiJoin me and Dr. Oleg Konovalov as we talk about Oleg's brand new book The Vision Code and why having a powerful vision is essential for leaders. Oleg also shares his experience working with elected leaders and why it's never too early to begin...
Oleg is a thought leader, author, business educator, consultant, and C-suite coach with over 25 years of experience operating businesses and consulting Fortune 500 companies internationally.

Having been named as ‘the da Vinci of Visionary Leadership’ by many leading authorities of our time, Oleg Konovalov is helping companies to create and execute their vision, maintain a strong productive corporate culture and achieve superior business performance.

Oleg is on the Thinkers50 Radar, Global Gurus Top 30 in Leadership, has been recognized as #1 Global Thought Leader on Culture by Thinkers 360, is #1 Global Leading Coach (Marshall Goldsmith Thinkers50) and has been named as one of the Top 10 Most Inspiring Global Thought Leaders by The Excelligent.

He is also the author of:
+ LEADEROLOGY (2019),
+ Corporate Superpower (2018),
+ Organisational Anatomy (2016), and
+ Hidden Russia (2014).]]>2051executivecoaching,leadership,thriving,thrivingmayor,visionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-sheila-fitzgerald--43940028Born and raised in Labrador City, NL, Sheila was first introduced to Roddickton- Bide Arm in 1992.
Sheila became a permanent resident of the small town located on the northeast side of the Great Northern Peninsula in 1997
Sheila has earned both a Bachelors and Masters degree of Social Work from St Thomas University in Fredericton, N.B. and Memorial University in NL.
Sheila is a board member of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, vice-chair of the FCM Green Municipal Fund council and chair of Great Northern Peninsula Joint Council. She has been President of Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador since 2019.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43940028Wed, 17 Mar 2021 22:42:52 +0000Michael HubickiSheila Fitzgerald was first elected in a by-election to the position of councillor on the Roddickton-Bide Arm Town, NL, Council in 2012 and then later elected Mayor in 2013 and 2017. She is the first female ever to be elected mayor. Born and raised in...Born and raised in Labrador City, NL, Sheila was first introduced to Roddickton- Bide Arm in 1992.
Sheila became a permanent resident of the small town located on the northeast side of the Great Northern Peninsula in 1997
Sheila has earned both a Bachelors and Masters degree of Social Work from St Thomas University in Fredericton, N.B. and Memorial University in NL.
Sheila is a board member of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, vice-chair of the FCM Green Municipal Fund council and chair of Great Northern Peninsula Joint Council. She has been President of Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador since 2019.]]>2006falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-heather-colberg--43829230Heather was born and raised in Drumheller, the community she loves.
As Mayor, Heather is excited to give back to the community she loves so much and wants Drumheller to be known as the cleanest, friendliest, most sought after community in Alberta!
An avid story teller, she and her daughter share other's stories on their HCM Lifestyle website and movement.
Heather did her homework prior to running for mayor, her first foray into politics. After reaching out to 8 different Mayors for advice and testing her fortitude Heather decided to throw her hat into the ring. She attributes her election success to personally knocking on 2,172 doors in Drumheller.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43829230Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:50:23 +0000Michael HubickiHeather Colberg is currently in her first term as Mayor of the Town of Drumheller. Heather was born and raised in Drumheller, the community she loves. As Mayor, Heather is excited to give back to the community she loves so much and wants Drumheller...Heather was born and raised in Drumheller, the community she loves.
As Mayor, Heather is excited to give back to the community she loves so much and wants Drumheller to be known as the cleanest, friendliest, most sought after community in Alberta!
An avid story teller, she and her daughter share other's stories on their HCM Lifestyle website and movement.
Heather did her homework prior to running for mayor, her first foray into politics. After reaching out to 8 different Mayors for advice and testing her fortitude Heather decided to throw her hat into the ring. She attributes her election success to personally knocking on 2,172 doors in Drumheller.]]>2263falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-dawn-mucci--43734136Dawn and her team collaborated with comedian Adam Growe of Cash and Mayors from Across Canada to create this fun and positive show which gives us a chance to get to know various mayors and communities across the country and work collaboratively to raise money for FBC.
Visit Canada's Top Mayor Award on March 7 at 7 pm E.T. and the next 3 Sundays to compete along side 4 mayors every week.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43734136Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:31:14 +0000Michael HubickiJoin me and Dawn Mucci an entrepreneur, multi-award-winning franchisor and spokesperson for Lice Squad. Com and Canada’s Top Mayor Award. She is passionate about community, business, franchising and has been recognized for creating a unique concepts...Dawn and her team collaborated with comedian Adam Growe of Cash and Mayors from Across Canada to create this fun and positive show which gives us a chance to get to know various mayors and communities across the country and work collaboratively to raise money for FBC.
Visit Canada's Top Mayor Award on March 7 at 7 pm E.T. and the next 3 Sundays to compete along side 4 mayors every week.]]>2394falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-merlyn-recinos--43618847Merlyn shares his early memories of starting his first business at age 7 in Guatemala, moving to New Brunswick as a teen and falling in love with landscape, community and people of Igloolik.
Merlyn won a crowded election in Oct. 2020 and has big plans for Igloolik.
Mayor Recinos runs Arctic Fresh, an independent grocery and dry goods supplier, along with his wife Rhoda, who’s the CEO. He also served as the hamlet’s economic development officer prior to being elected.
Over the years, he has volunteered his time to assist others in building business capacity, improving their employability skill and helping residents.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43618847Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:23:00 +0000Michael HubickiJoin Michael and Merlyn Recinos, the mayor of Igloolik, Nunavut. Merlyn shares his early memories of starting his first business at age 7 in Guatemala, moving to New Brunswick as a teen and falling in love with landscape, community and people of...Merlyn shares his early memories of starting his first business at age 7 in Guatemala, moving to New Brunswick as a teen and falling in love with landscape, community and people of Igloolik.
Merlyn won a crowded election in Oct. 2020 and has big plans for Igloolik.
Mayor Recinos runs Arctic Fresh, an independent grocery and dry goods supplier, along with his wife Rhoda, who’s the CEO. He also served as the hamlet’s economic development officer prior to being elected.
Over the years, he has volunteered his time to assist others in building business capacity, improving their employability skill and helping residents.]]>2251falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-fraser-tolmie--43516754https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43516754Wed, 17 Feb 2021 22:50:04 +0000Michael HubickiJoin Fraser Tolmie and I as we talk about Canada's most notorious city, Mayor Tolmie's imaginative video marketing campaign and other fun happenings in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Fraser Tolmie was first elected to Moose Jaw City Council in 2009 as a...2334falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-david-feehan--43403455https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43403455Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:16:41 +0000Michael HubickiJoin David and I on Episode 10. David is an International expert on downtown revitalization, former president of International Downtown Association, revolutionized the parking industry, author of two books and many articles on downtown and community...2194falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-george-cuff--43272976https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43272976Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:40:18 +0000Michael HubickiJoin us on Episode 9 as George Cuff shares his bountiful insights into Canadian municipal politics and governance...including recollections and learnings from his 4 terms as Mayor of Spruce Grove, Alberta. An author of several books and hundreds of...2107falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-mitch-panciuk--43154197https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43154197Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:59:53 +0000Michael HubickiOn episode 8 of the Thriving Mayor show I interview Mayor Mitch Panciuk, the current mayor of Belleville, Ontario and my summertime mayor. Mitch was elected the 76th Mayor of Belleville on October 22, 2018 after serving one-term as a Belleville Ward...2168falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-amanda-mcdougall--43049537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43049537Thu, 21 Jan 2021 19:07:13 +0000Michael HubickiMayor Amanda McDougall is starting 2021 at Cape Breton R.M. City Hall with new her baby boy Emmett and was my guest on the Thriving Mayor show on Jan. 20, 2021. Join us (all 3) as we discuss Mayor McDougall's journey to mayor, her first 90 days in...2220falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-introducing-skill-academy--42923675Mayors win the election and inherit an incredibly complex portfolio of responsibilities and may benefit from new insights, feedback, training and coaching.
The Thriving Mayor Skill Academy is reserved exclusively for mayors. It includes online building blocks that blends community + coaching + curriculum for mayors interested in collaborative self-development, leadership and legacy design.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42923675Wed, 13 Jan 2021 22:13:56 +0000Michael HubickiMichael introduces the Thriving Mayor Skill Academy and its benefits for mayors. Mayors win the election and inherit an incredibly complex portfolio of responsibilities and may benefit from new insights, feedback, training and coaching. The Thriving...Mayors win the election and inherit an incredibly complex portfolio of responsibilities and may benefit from new insights, feedback, training and coaching.
The Thriving Mayor Skill Academy is reserved exclusively for mayors. It includes online building blocks that blends community + coaching + curriculum for mayors interested in collaborative self-development, leadership and legacy design.]]>1991falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-anne-marie-decicco-best--42842317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42842317Fri, 08 Jan 2021 11:51:21 +0000Michael HubickiOn Episode 5 of the Thriving Mayor show I interview Anne Marie DeCicco-Best, former 3 term mayor of London, Ontario. Following three terms as city councillor, Anne Marie DeCiccio-Best was elected the 60th Mayor of the City of London, Ontario in 2000...2398falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-steve-cunningham--42640751See: www.readitfor.me/michael-hubicki & www.skillacademy.io/thriving-mayor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42640751Thu, 24 Dec 2020 02:04:45 +0000Michael HubickiOn Episode 4 of the Thriving Mayor show Michael interviews Steve Cunningham the founder of Readitfor.me. Steve is helping leaders turn knowledge into action and results. At Readitfor.me, Steve and his team turn the world's best business and personal...See: www.readitfor.me/michael-hubicki & www.skillacademy.io/thriving-mayor]]>2279legacybydesign,legacylaunchpad,mindsetting,thrivingmayorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-michael-introduces-readitfor-me-and-skill-academy--42525695#mindsetting #mayors #legacybydesign #legacylaunchpad #leaders #storytelling]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42525695Wed, 16 Dec 2020 22:06:58 +0000Michael HubickiOn Episode 3 of the Thriving Mayor show Michael introduces Readitfor.me, turning the world's best business and personal development books into beautiful 12-minute videos and workshops for organizations around the world. The Thriving Mayor Skill...#mindsetting #mayors #legacybydesign #legacylaunchpad #leaders #storytelling]]>1436falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-michael-talks-about-thriving-mayor--42401751https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42401751Wed, 09 Dec 2020 18:18:23 +0000Michael HubickiMichael shares some of the background that led to the Thriving Mayor initiative, his hopes and goals for its future.1116falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-peter-delanty--42298741https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42298741Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:46:58 +0000Michael HubickiJoin Michael and former 3-term Mayor Peter Delanty for Episode 1 of the Thriving Mayor Show Dec. 2 at 10 am E.T. Peter and Michael worked together on many public realm projects in Cobourg, including the award winning waterfront and Cobourg's winter...2345legacybydesign,legacylaunchpad,mayor,mindsetting,thrivingmayorfalsefull