Category: Morning Buzz

Local Gov Employees: They’re Just Like Us!

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Kirsten Wyatt, the ELGL co-founder and executive director. Connect with Kirsten on LinkedIn and Twitter. What I’m Reading: A Dangerous Place: A Maisie Dobbs Novel What I’m Listening To: You’re Wrong About (eps on Marie Antoinette & Catherine the Great are particularly good) What I’m Watching: Dopesick I occasionally get … Continued

It’s OK to Not be OK

Today’s morning buzz is brought to you by Jessica Chernich, Management Analyst for the Village of Beach Park, IL. Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn and Twitter. What I’m Reading: I am not reading anything currently, but I would like to be. Please send me your best suggestions (I like suspense). What I’m Watching: Ted Lasso … Continued

The Red Flags I Missed on Workplace Burnout

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Allyson Watson Brunette. Connect with her on LinkedIn.  What I’m Reading: The Art of the Start 2.0 by Guy Kawasaki, You’ve Got This: The Life-changing Power of Trusting Yourself by Margie Wardell  What I’m Listening To:  10% Happier Podcast with Dan Harris, The Healthier Together Podcast with Liz Moody What … Continued

Civic Cyber Monday

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Shane Stone. Connect with him on Twitter and LinkedIn What I’m Listening to: French artist ‘Folamour’ is reminding me that disco never died. What I’m Reading: “Decisive” by Chip Heath & Dan Heath Cyber Monday. From one perspective today is merely a celebration of consumerist woes in modern society. From … Continued

Rethinking Job Descriptions

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Patrick Mohorcic. Connect with Patrick on LinkedIn What I’m Reading: Side hustle: from idea to income in 27 days by Chris Guillebeau What I’m Watching: The West Wing What I’m Listening to: Poems, Prayers, and Promises by John Denver Local government is the best-kept secret in terms of a career … Continued

Texas City Halls Conspiracy

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Patrick McDonnell, Senior Product Manager for the Austin Transportation Department, Data & Technology Services Team. Connect with Patrick on LinkedIn and Twitter. What I’m reading: Texas Towns by Don Blevins What I’m watching: Foundation What I’m listening to: Lomelda I started collecting Texas City Halls in August of 2020 as a … Continued

Messy in the Middle

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Greg Anderson, Management Analyst & Grants Coordinator, with the City of O’Fallon, Illinois. Connect with Greg on LinkedIn. What I’m currently reading: Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid What I’m currently watching: Succession What I’m listening to: Human album by OneRepublic Managing and leading a team is challenging. It often seems like … Continued

Only Sweat the Small Stuff

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Joe Warren, Assistant City Manager for the City of Atchison, KS. What I’m reading: The Advantage, by Patrick Lencioni What I’m watching: The Morning Show What I’m listening to: Sturgill Simpson All my life I’ve been told, “Don’t sweat the small stuff,” as a way of letting minor setbacks roll … Continued

Culture Check

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Director of Human Resources and Library for the City of Parkland, Florida. Parkland was named one of the Best Places to Work in Local Government in 2021 by ELGL. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. • What I’m Reading: Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell • What I’m Watching: … Continued

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