ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt is bloggin’ about those things that make you Laugh, Cry, and Think. He is also dishing out the #BigLocalGovBaller designation. Here’s what you missed in July. Cry T-minus 42 hours to contribute to the ELGL Diversity Dashboard Kickstarter. This is my final plug for the Diversity Dashboard. My two daughters Eleanor and Josephine … Continued
It’s Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We’re asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Justin Stirewalt Detective at Surry County, NC Sheriff’s Office Connect: LinkedIn Surry County attractions (with eats) Downtown Mount Airy (Take a Mayberry Squad Car Tour & eat a Pork Chop Sandwich at Snappy Lunch) Historic Rockford … Continued
In my first crack at the Morning Buzz I’m going to discuss the importance of involving all levels of staff in process improvement projects. Right Now with Zach Navin (Linkedin / Twitter) What I’m Listening to – Garth Brooks- Pandora Station What I’m Reading – Make Your Bed- William H. McRaven What I’m Doing – … Continued
It’s Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We’re asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Emily Tipps City of DeKalb, Illinois – Management Analyst Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter DeKalb attractions Egyptian Theatre Northern Illinois University DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport Ellwood House Dinner guests Ruth Bader Ginsburg John McCain Olan Rogers 4. … Continued
Link: Sign up as a guest writer In 2015, ELGL co-founder Kirsten Wyatt started the conversation with the article, “Glacial Pace: State of Women Managers in Local Government.” Many of you read the article and were moved to volunteer to help our efforts. The article has spread far and wide via social media and … Continued
Malcolm Gladwell, Mayor Levar Stoney, and Stephen Goldsmith have appeared on GovLove, now you have a chance to appear on the award-winning show. Link: Sign Up Yourself or Recommend a Colleague We’re taking the popular feature, “I Have to Ask You” to the ICMA Conference in San Antonio. ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt will interview guests for 15 minutes. … Continued
It’s Mount Rushmore season for ELGL members. We’re asking for your top four list on a variety of topics. Joe Carey Village of Vernon Hills, IL – Assistant Village Manager/Director of Community Development Connect: LinkedIn Vernon Hills Attractions Hawthorn Mall (Vernon Hills shopping center hub and Regional mall) Half Day Forest Preserve (one of Lake County’s … Continued
Rebecca Woodbury, Autumn Carter, and Rachel Keyser presented “everything you need to know about cloud based local government software but were afraid to ask” at the #ELGLPopUps in Portland, Oregon. Here’s their presentation deck, and we also encourage you to connect with Rebecca, Autumn, and Rachel on LinkedIn and social media. This is a tech … Continued
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sarah Medary and Jared Wiener presented at the Portland #ELGLPopUps. Check out their full presentation, as well as the values/priorities worksheet they used during their presentation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. Emily Edmonds, Program Manager, NC Growing Together, CEFS, NC State University, writes about the difference between local government in eastern and western North Carolina. By Emily Edmonds | LinkedIn | Twitter | www.ruraloptimism.com | www.workforgoodnc.com I’m a Western … Continued
