Category: Morning Buzz

The Art of Self Discovery (and Why It Matters in Local Government)

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Maggie Jones – connect on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m Reading: Just finished Book Lovers by Emily Henry, bookended with Octavia Butler’s Parables with a bonus of I’ll Show Myself Out by Jessi Klein for fun. Who reads one book at a time anyway? What I’m Listening … Continued

You Can’t Teach an Old Dog…

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Florida. 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: You Couldn’t Ignore Me If … Continued

Exchanging Ideas and Engaging Employees

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Greg Anderson, Management Analyst & Grants Coordinator, for the City of O’Fallon, Illinois. Connect with me on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune & Getting Past No by William Ury One of the most prominent buzzwords that continues to trend in a “post-covid” world is … Continued

Flex of the Year: Uninvite Yourself

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek, in Southwest Michigan. Connect with me on LinkedIn, and chat with me on Twitter! What I’m reading: The President’s Daughter by James Patterson What I’m watching: The Crown As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and we’re all as busy as ever, … Continued

What if it Happens? Planning is Key!

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Brent Olson, Emergency Management Director at the City of Phoenix. Follow Brent on LinkedIn What I’m Reading: “Start with Why” by Simon Sinek What I’m Watching: The Offer on Paramount+   In preparing for my first Morning Buzz since joining the team, I read several previous Morning … Continued

What Can Dogs Teach Us About Team Leadership?

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Angelica Wedell, Director of Communications and Marketing at Polco / National Research Center. Follow Angelica on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I’m Reading: The Book of Nice: A Nice Book About Nice Things for Nice People by Josh Chetwynd What I’m Listening to: Stuff You Should Know Managers these days have weathered a … Continued

You’ve Got a Friend In Me

Today’s Buzz is by Samantha Roberts– connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter!   I’m not sure if it was my recent family trip to Disneyland, or the ensuing reruns of Toy Story playing in the background, but when I think of local government and local business, I kid you not, I hear “You’ve got a friend … Continued

8 Steps That Move Ideas to Solutions

Today’s Buzz is by Meredith Trimble, Public Affairs Manager, with Tyler Technologies, Inc., and former Acting Chair, Farmington, CT Town Council (Twitter, LinkedIn) What I’m reading: Lessons from the Edge, by Marie Yovanovitch What I’m watching: It’s spring sports season in Connect so at (or driving to) kids’ practices and games every waking moment I’m … Continued

Live and Work Anywhere?

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Ben Kittelson, Senior Consultant with Raftelis and ELGL Board Chair (LinkedIn | Twitter).  What I’m… Listening To: Bob Marley & The Wailers’ Survival Album, it’s turning towards summer which means the weather is appropriate for some reggae Watching: So many things, last night we watched Barry and … Continued

Get Away – Conferences Combat Loneliness

Today’s Buzz is by Joe Warren, Assistant City Manager in Atchison, Kansas. Joe is available at LinkedIn or at joew@cityofacthison.com. What I’m reading: Many things on theathletic.com – I’m a former sportswriter – it’s what Sports Illustrated used to be. What I’m watching: Local News as much as possible. What I’m listening to: My childhood … Continued

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