Charles Pakana is a broadcaster and journalist, and a man of Aboriginal heritage. How do you measure the wellbeing of a society? Things like the GDP — or more subjective indicators such as satisfaction, happiness, and anxiety — are often used. But can wellbeing be addressed without thinking of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities when the annual Closing the Gap indicators have shown little, if any, progress? On this episode, Steve chats with Charles Pakana, and together they attempt to answer some of these difficult questions.

 

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Charles Pakana is a broadcaster and journalist, and a man of Aboriginal heritage. How do you measure the wellbeing of a society? Things like the GDP &mdash; or more subjective indicators such as satisfaction, happiness, and anxiety &mdash; are often used. But can wellbeing be addressed without thinking of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities when the annual Closing the Gap indicators have shown little, if any, progress? On this episode, Steve chats with Charles Pakana, and together they attempt to answer some of these difficult questions.
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Resources and links:
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<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/keirwells/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/keirwells/</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.civicmind.com.au/">More information about Civic Mind</a></li>
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Making a Difference is a podcast about people who are making change happen. People who are making a difference in their local communities, and people who are making a difference on a global scale. This show unpacks what makes them tick and the values that are driving their actions. Hosted by Steve Cooper from Civic Mind.

Making a Difference is a podcast about people who are making change happen. People who are making a difference in their local communities, and people who are making a difference on a global scale. This show unpacks what makes them tick and the values that are driving their actions. Hosted by Steve Cooper from Civic Mind.

Making a Difference is a podcast about people who are making change happen.

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How do you measure the wellbeing of a society?

Mark Crosweller is an expert in crisis and emergency management, with 37 years of experience leading and advising on state and federal levels. These days, Mark works as the Director of Ethical Intelligence, an ethical leadership consultancy, while he finishes a PhD on leading through loss and disasters.

In this episode, Mark explains the ethics of disaster management, and what resilience can look like in the face of adversity. Plus, he shares an insight into how to “lead with virtue”, and gives examples of the role-model world leaders who are doing just that.

 

Resources and links:
https://ethicalintelligence.com.au/

 

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Mark Crosweller is an expert in crisis and emergency management, with 37 years of experience leading and advising on state and federal levels. These days, Mark works as the Director of Ethical Intelligence, an ethical leadership consultancy, while he finishes a PhD on leading through loss and disasters.
In this episode, Mark explains the ethics of disaster management, and what resilience can look like in the face of adversity. Plus, he shares an insight into how to &ldquo;lead with virtue&rdquo;, and gives examples of the role-model world leaders who are doing just that.
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Resources and links:
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://ethicalintelligence.com.au/">https://ethicalintelligence.com.au/</a></li>
</ul>
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Connect:
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="http://www.civicmind.com.au/">More information about Civic Mind</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-cooper-7290b023">Connect with Steve Cooper on LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>

The key to leadership during a time of crisis

This is part 2 of a two-part series with Thomas ‘TJ’ Clynch of Civic Mind in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Thomas founded Civic Mind in 2011 as the political and economic climate of the “Great Recession” created a market in demand for social impact through community organisation, creativity, and collaboration.

In this episode, Thomas dives further into the chequered story behind the redevelopment of Dillon Stadium. This includes how it has led Thomas into legal action with personnel at his local City council – twice! He then goes on to talk about public policy, before sharing his vision for how social equity and economic justice can be leveraged to build more compassionate, progressive and sustainable communities.

 

Resources and links:
www.civicmind.com
https://yankeeinstitute.org/2020/07/20/the-fitch-files-attorney-generals-office-refuses-to-investigate-dillon-stadium-deal-but-questions-remain/
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/01/23/nfl-new-england-patriots-abandoned-move-hartford-connecticut

 

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This is part 2 of a two-part series with Thomas &lsquo;TJ&rsquo; Clynch of Civic Mind in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Thomas founded Civic Mind in 2011 as the political and economic climate of the &ldquo;Great Recession&rdquo; created a market in demand for social impact through community organisation, creativity, and collaboration.
In this episode, Thomas dives further into the chequered story behind the redevelopment of Dillon Stadium. This includes how it has led Thomas into legal action with personnel at his local City council &ndash; twice! He then goes on to talk about public policy, before sharing his vision for how social equity and economic justice can be leveraged to build more compassionate, progressive and sustainable communities.
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Resources and links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="http://www.civicmind.com/">www.civicmind.com</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://yankeeinstitute.org/2020/07/20/the-fitch-files-attorney-generals-office-refuses-to-investigate-dillon-stadium-deal-but-questions-remain/">https://yankeeinstitute.org/2020/07/20/the-fitch-files-attorney-generals-office-refuses-to-investigate-dillon-stadium-deal-but-questions-remain/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/01/23/nfl-new-england-patriots-abandoned-move-hartford-connecticut">https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/01/23/nfl-new-england-patriots-abandoned-move-hartford-connecticut</a></li>
</ul>
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Connect:
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="http://www.civicmind.com.au/">More information about Civic Mind</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-cooper-7290b023">Connect with Steve Cooper on LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>

How to build more compassionate, progressive and sustainable communities

This is part 1 of a two-part episode with Thomas 'TJ' Clynch, the founder of (another!) Civic Mind, from Hartford, Connecticut, USA. His blend of social entrepreneurship and public interest advocacy has made Thomas a recognised leader in community wealth building, social equity, and economic justice.

In this episode, Thomas discusses Hartford’s storied history, including its dark underbelly. He then goes on to talk about sport and how it’s organised, the difference between social enterprise and social capital, before diving into the saga of Dillion Stadium, which has led Thomas into legal action with his local city council.

 

Resources and links:
www.civicmind.com
https://yankeeinstitute.org/2020/07/20/the-fitch-files-attorney-generals-office-refuses-to-investigate-dillon-stadium-deal-but-questions-remain/
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/01/23/nfl-new-england-patriots-abandoned-move-hartford-connecticut

 

Connect:
More information about Civic Mind
Connect with Steve Cooper on LinkedIn

This is part 1 of a two-part episode with Thomas 'TJ' Clynch, the founder of (another!) Civic Mind, from Hartford, Connecticut, USA. His blend of social entrepreneurship and public interest advocacy has made Thomas a recognised leader in community wealth building, social equity, and economic justice.
In this episode, Thomas discusses Hartford&rsquo;s storied history, including its dark underbelly. He then goes on to talk about sport and how it&rsquo;s organised, the difference between social enterprise and social capital, before diving into the saga of Dillion Stadium, which has led Thomas into legal action with his local city council.
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Resources and links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="http://www.civicmind.com/">www.civicmind.com</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://yankeeinstitute.org/2020/07/20/the-fitch-files-attorney-generals-office-refuses-to-investigate-dillon-stadium-deal-but-questions-remain/">https://yankeeinstitute.org/2020/07/20/the-fitch-files-attorney-generals-office-refuses-to-investigate-dillon-stadium-deal-but-questions-remain/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/01/23/nfl-new-england-patriots-abandoned-move-hartford-connecticut">https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/01/23/nfl-new-england-patriots-abandoned-move-hartford-connecticut</a></li>
</ul>
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Connect:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="http://www.civicmind.com.au/">More information about Civic Mind</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-cooper-7290b023">Connect with Steve Cooper on LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>

How do you measure the wellbeing of a society?

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