Category: Morning Buzz

Conference Lessons from Outside the Sessions

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek, Michigan. Connect with Jessica on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I’m reading: Spare by Prince Harry What I’m watching: Taskmaster Series 9 on YouTube (Spouse and I have really gotten into British comedy panel shows.) Conferences are the best, aren’t they? … Continued

Checking on Job Satisfaction for Public Service Recognition Week

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Warren Kagarise, digital engagement manager for King County, WA. Connect with Warren on LinkedIn and Twitter. What I’m Reading: The latest profile of convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, now known as Liz as she awaits federal prison. What I’m Watching: “Succession” as the dysfunctional dynasty saga for our modern Gilded Age prepares … Continued

Hitting the Books One Hour a Week

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Raman Shah, an independent data craftsman based in Providence, RI. Connect with Raman on LinkedIn or Twitter. What I’m working on: Diagnosing a recurring glitch in a data replication process What I’m listening to: Symphony No. 2 in D Major by Jean Sibelius A hobby I enjoy: Birdwatching Every … Continued

Trust

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Shane Stone, Assistant to the City Manager in Maricopa, AZ. Connect with Shane on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I’m Listening to: Boris Brejcha – Frequently as of late, and literally right now as I type this What I’m Reading: How to Live by Derek Sivers What I’m Watching: The Vegas Golden Knights … Continued

Women Deserve Explicit Feedback, Too

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Melissa Cantarero Weiss, Deputy City Administrator at the City of Wauwatosa, Wis. Find her on LinkedIn or Twitter.  Who my pets are: Coco – an almost 2-year-old Aussiedoodle A hobby I enjoy: Making cloth napkins  What I’m working on:  Employee evaluations     We are just wrapping up … Continued

Are You Lying, or Just Not Telling the Truth?

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Fla. Parkland was named one of the Best Places to Work in Local Government in 2021 by ELGL and a Top Workplace in 2022. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: Brat: An ‘80s Story by Andrew McCarthy What … Continued

What Wordle Taught Me About Program Development

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Erin Krause Riley, Adult Services Coordinator for the Scottsdale (Arizona) Public Library. Connect with me on LinkedIn. What I’m Watching: Ted Lasso, among other things. I am savoring the new season. And now already awaiting the next season of Shrinking. Bill Lawrence is a genius.  What I’m Reading: When people … Continued

Tuning Into Local Government Podcasts

Brought to you by: Angelica Wedell, Communications Director at Polco Connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook A hobby I enjoy: Walking around San Antonio with my dogs Beau and Penny, Great Pyrenees mixes What I’m eating: Vite Ramen!    Today, 60% of Americans tune into their favorite podcasts while cooking, commuting, and cleaning … Continued

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