In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Tina Walha, Director of Innovation and Performance at the City of Seattle, highlights examples of innovation. When I first started my job with the City of Seattle, I found myself cringing every time the word innovation was … Continued
What I’m listening to – Frank Sinatra Christmas (the holidays call for the Chairman) What I’m watching – Re-watching Lord of the Rings trilogy (the alternative to Hallmark Channel schlock) What I’m doing – Last-minute holiday shopping – locally of course! The holiday season has me thinking a lot about how we provide excellent service … Continued
This guest blog is brought to you by one of our finalists for the 2019 Meagle Award, The City of Sharonville, Ohio! The Meagle Award recognizes the best places to work in local government. Imagine you’re out at an exceptional dinner and consider what makes it so. You’re probably picturing more than just the food, … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is by Mike Skibbe (Twitter and LinkedIn) What I’m Reading: The Beast by Jade Gurss What I’m Watching: Letterkenny Problems What I’m Listening To: The Worklife Podcast As the year winds down, and holiday parties fill our schedules, it’s a traditional time of reflection on the past year. Best of lists fill … Continued
This guest blog is by ELGL member Matt Hirschinger, the Assistant to the Town Manager in Hudson, Colorado. Read Matt’s writing about criticizing other cultures professionally, understanding privilege, understanding identity, and impressing in meetings. In local government, we ask a lot of questions. Whether to reach out to our citizens to better understand their priorities, to … Continued
On December 17, 2019, we learned about the unique Long Beach, CA Management Assistantship program from the current MAs. Watch the video below, and review the application and information materials! Application Checklist Program Flyer The City of Long Beach, California is looking for talented aspiring public leaders interested in applying their skills to serve a … Continued
By Brandi Leos, City of Tigard; find me on Twitter and LinkedIn What I’m Reading: Running is my Therapy by Scott Douglas What I’m Watching: Workout videos on the Peloton Digital App (this thing is awesome and I didn’t have to buy a bike) What I’m Listening To: The NPR Politics Podcast – bite size … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL Co-Founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Glissette Santana, Content Strategist for the City of Sugar Land, Texas, writes about her definition of storytelling. When I landed in my role as the content strategist for the City of Sugar Land, I hadn’t realized … Continued
Today’s Buzz is by Clay Campbell, Administrative Supervisor for the Downers Grove Sanitary District. Connect with Clay on Twitter and LinkedIn What I’m Listening To: Holiday Classics Station on Amazon Music What I’m Watching: Home Alone on Disney+, I’m not even going to link it because…c’mon. What January looks like: Getting some nice travel in … Continued
Mitch Hammes Neighborhood Services Manager, City of Colorado Springs If you had to live in a different city, what city would you choose? Seattle Storytelling or innovation? Which is the most overused word in local government? Innovation What year would the most important in your life? Why? 2001 – The year I started working in … Continued
