Category: Morning Buzz

Leadership, Change, and the Power of Strategic Alignment

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Alex McKnight, Business Manager for Buncombe County Public Safety Communications in Asheville, N.C. Connect with Alex on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: “Tier One” by Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson, “The Consulting Bible” by Alan Weiss What I’m watching: “Reacher & Invincible” (Amazon Prime) What I’m listening to: “Hurry Up Tomorrow” … Continued

The Challenges of Maintaining a Positive Work Culture

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Michael T. Paulhus, Town Manager for the Town of Plainville, Conn. Connect with Mike on LinkedIn. What I’m watching: “The Recruit” on Netflix What I’m reading: “Day Trading Attention” by Gary Vaynerchuk What I’m listening to: Classic Vinyl, Channel 26 on Sirus/XM It’s never a good sign … Continued

Can a Zombie Apocalypse Reduce Your Anxiety?

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Angela Wilson, Communications and Engagement Manager and Deputy Public Information Officer for the Town of Frederick, Colo. Connect with her on Instagram. What I’m reading: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon What I’m listening to: Rock the Bells on Sirius XM A hobby I enjoy: Hiking … Continued

From Elected Official to City Manager: The Ultimate Career Glow-Up

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Deb Mohlenhoff, City Manager for the City of Ithaca, NY. Connect with Deb on LinkedIn.  What I’m reading: “Onyx Storm” by Rebecca Yarros (Spicy dragon-filled romances are perfect for escapism.) What I’m watching: “Zero Day” on Netflix (This is hitting way too close to home right now.) … Continued

Nonpartisan Leadership in a Polarized Era: A Local Government Survival Guide

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Emily Colón, Deputy City Manager for the City of Lakeland, FL. Connect with Emily on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: “Career Forward: Strategies from Women Who’ve Made It” by Grace Puma and Christiana Smith Shi What I’m listening to: Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce podcast What I’m … Continued

How the City of Manhattan’s New Dashboard is Raising the Bar in Kansas’ Little Apple

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Ted Jackson from Arlington, VA, Co-Founder of ClearPoint Strategy, a strategic planning and execution software for local governments. Connect with Ted on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: “Material World” by Ed Conway What I’m watching: “Severance”  What I’m listening to: Acquired Podcast  Manhattan, Kansas, fondly known as “The … Continued

The Power of Purpose-Driven Teams

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jorge Valens, Innovation Manager for Miami-Dade County’s Information Technology Department in Miami, FL. Connect with Jorge on LinkedIn, Bluesky, and Threads. What I’m watching: “The Pitt” on Max What I’m listening to: “Right Back to It” by Waxahatchee What I’m reading: “On Freedom” by Timothy Snyder In government, … Continued

Is Perfection the Enemy of Good? Fostering Growth Through Imperfection

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Greg LeBlanc, Assistant Town Manager, Town of Snowmass Village, CO. Connect with Greg on LinkedIn. What I’m watching: “What We Do in the Shadows” A hobby I enjoy: Photography My favorite bird: Stellar’s jay “Perfection is the enemy of progress” is an expression popularized by the Enlightenment thinker, Voltaire, that … Continued

The Ethical AI Playbook: Navigating Challenges for Local Governments

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Vishal Kalia from Scottsdale, AZ, Co-Founder/CEO at Strategage, a strategic initiative management and employee empowerment solution for local governments. Connect with Vishal on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: “Predictably Irrational” by Dan Ariely What I’m watching: “The Social Dilemma” Hobbies I enjoy: photography and meditation  1. Introduction Artificial … Continued

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