Category: Morning Buzz

Goodbye Things

Hello! I’m Laura Hardwicke– connect with me on LinkedIn or Twitter! What I’m Watching: Titans vs. Bills What I’m Reading: Right of Way: Race, Class, and the Silent Epidemic of Pedestrian Deaths in America by Angie Schmitt What I’m listening to: Fleetwood Mac because emotions I’d like to thank past-me for two crucial decisions that … Continued

Invest In Yourself

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Danielle Rogers, Community Marketing Manager for the City of Newton – connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter. What I’m Listening To: folklore by Taylor Swift What I’m Reading: The Public Servants’ Survival Guide by Brenda Viola What I’m Watching: The Marvel Cinematic Universe in chronological order. — I’m taking part in … Continued

Taking Fire Prevention Week Virtual

You’re Buzzing today with Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek. Find me on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I’m reading: Shadows of the Workhouse by Jennifer Worth (Call the Midwife, book 2). I watched the series on Netflix before I realized it was based on books. They’re both excellent. What I’m watching: … Continued

Everything Else Falls Apart: Insights to Addressing the Housing Crisis

Today’s Buzz is brought to you by Maggie Jones – Connect on Twitter and LinkedIn! What I’m Reading: The Righteous Mind – Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt and Conversations with RBG – Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Life, Love, Liberty, and Law by Jeffrey Rosen What I’m Listening to: … Continued

Are You Lacking Motivation Right Now? You’re Not Alone.

Today’s Buzz is by Samantha Roberts– connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! Favorite book:  When Women Were Birds, Terry Tempest Williams Favorite Movie: Twister or Dante’s Peak, hands down Least Favorite Food: I have tried for my entire life to appreciate tomatoes and and I just cannot do it, so help me The other day while working from … Continued

Thank You Ruth Bader Ginsburg – We Will Continue to Shine Your Light

Today’s #MorningBuzz is by Ann Marie Townshend, City Manager of Lewes, Delaware – “The First Town in the First State”. Connect on LinkedIn and Twitter. What I’m Doing:  Thanks to Nick Smith, I am learning Spanish What I’m Listening To:  My Own Words by Ruth Bader Ginsburg with Mary Hartnett and Wendy W. Williams What I’m Watching: The … Continued

On Democracy: 20 Lessons from the 20th Century

Today’s Buzz is brought to you by Sarah E. O’Brien | Community Whisperer @ Collaborative Development Collective (Facebook, LinkedIn) What I am reading? On Tyranny: 20 Lessons from the 20th Century by Timothy Snyder What I am listening to on repeat? Civics 101 Podcast Episode, Founding Documents: The Constitution Favorite Quote of the Moment? “To … Continued

Telework’s Potential to Transform Public Service

Right Now with Warren Kagarise (Linkedin/Twitter/Instagram) What I’m watching: HBO’s true-crime documentary “The Vow,” a look inside NXIVM, a well-connected self-help group turned sex cult. What I’m listening to: Reply All’s recent podcast about the topsy-turvy origins of the QAnon conspiracy theory — a phenomenon attracting state- and local-government adherents in Washington State and elsewhere. … Continued

Use Your Words

  Today’s Morning Buzz is by Samantha Harkins. Connect on LinkedIn & Twitter! What I’m Reading: Everything. I’ve read about 70 books during COVID. I went down a rabbit hole reading everything by Lisa McCubbin and Clint Hill (who was a Secret Service agent for five presidents). Am currently working my way through Dr. Zhivago. What I’m Watching/Listening … Continued

From: September // To: January

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dr. Sarah Martin, Vice President of Health Solutions at mySidewalk. Find her on Twitter @SarahKCMO and on Medium.   What I’m Watching: The Vow. I would 1000% have ended up in NXIVM, but I’m not sure if I’m important or attractive enough to be invited to DOS. … Continued

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