This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Diane Kalen-Sukra, best selling author of "Save Your City"   ·         A candid conversation about how toxic culture kills community and what to do about it. ·         And, much more   7 Steps to an Amazing City:   Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness   Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.   Links Mentions During Show:  https://www.dianekalensukra.com/  ·         www.AmazingCities.org ·         www.AmazingCities.org/podcast to be a guest on the podcast   About Diane Kalen-Sukra:    Diane Kalen-Sukra is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and culture transformation expert, sharing insights from over two decades of civic leadership, including her award-winning tenure as city manager. She is the founder of Kalen Academy, an online training institute for civic leaders offering Resilient Civic Leadership & Civility Training. Diane’s published works include Save Your City and Civic Resilience, as well as regular columns in Municipal World and Public Sector Digest. She is a political philosophy graduate of University of Toronto’s Trinity College and earned a master’s degree in political science from York University. Her most popular book, Save Your City: How Toxic Culture Kills Community and What to Do About It calls for a revival of civic values and civic education as key to fostering the type of culture that can sustain us, our democracy and our planet. It also includes a Roadmap for Renewing Civic Culture in our communities.   Diane Kalen-Sukra is hosting the first-of-its-kind Global Civility Summit for civic leaders called "Tackling Toxicity, Cultivating Civility" where she has invited visionary civic leaders including keynotes San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham to share strategies to tackle toxicity, bridge divides, enhance discourse and renew civic culture. The summit is free, online, but seats are limited, so register early: https://KalenAcademy.com/summit DianeKalenSukra.com Kalen Academy   About Your Host, Jim Hunt: Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.   Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”   Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.   Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.   Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.   Amazing City Resources:   Buy Jim’s Popular Books: ·         The Amazing City: 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City:   https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/the-amazing-city-7-steps-to-creating-an-amazing-city   ·         Bottom Line Green: How America’s Cities and Saving the Planet (And Money Too)  https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/bottom-line-green-how-america-s-cities-are-saving-the-planet-and-money-too   FREE White Paper: ·         “10 Steps to Revitalize Your Downtown”  www.AmazingCities.org/10-Steps   Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event: ·         Tell us about your event and see if dates are available at www.AmazingCities.org/Speaking   Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town: ·         Discover more details at https://www.amazingcities.org/consulting   Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities: ·         Complete the form at https://www.amazingcities.org/business-development   A Special Thanks to Bearing Advisors for the support of this podcast:  www.BearingAdvisors.Net