Episode 36 - George Cuff

Let'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
- 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.