Category: Morning Buzz

Inter-agency Collaboration During Crisis

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Sarah Henricks, Special Projects Services Consultant with the Los Altos Hills County Fire District. Connect with me on LinkedIn. Not sure if you’ve heard, but California is burning right now. According to its website, CalFire lists at least 17wildfires across the state, plus an additional 7 that are labeled as … Continued

Yes, Social Justice is Still a Thing! Talks with Ambassador Andrew Young

  Today’s Morning Buzz is by Kelli Bennett. Connect with her on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I’m reading: Across That Bridge: A Vision for Change and the Future of America by John Lewis What I’m watching: Just wrapped up the final season of Greenleaf What I’m listening to: Snoh Alegra Essentials (Apple Music), Maverick City … Continued

Exploring Your Passions

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jenn Reichelt, first year middle school teacher and contract employee with The Novak Consulting Group now a part of Raftelis – connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! My life took a big turn these past few months. Since my last Morning Buzz, I sold my condo, moved across the country, and changed careers. … Continued

Do You Understand Your GovTech Stack?

Today’s Buzz is by Meredith Trimble, Sr. Content Specialist with Tyler Technologies, Inc., and former Acting Chair, Farmington, CT Town Council (Twitter, LinkedIn) What I’m reading: For how to pack maximum meaning into every sentence, Bill Bryson’s newest: The Body: A Guide for Occupants What I’m watching: NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs! What I’m listening to: … Continued

“Never Waste a Good Crisis”

How Human Resources, Networking and Training are Changing During These Turbulent Times Today’s Buzz is by Greg Stopka (Twitter and LinkedIn) What I’m Watching: The Umbrella Academy: Season 2 What I am Listening to: Rock Lullaby mix on Pandora (to help my new son sleep) What I’m Reading: Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting … Continued

A Few Thoughts on Change

Today’s Buzz is by Stephanie Chase — connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter What I’m Reading: Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel What I’m Watching: waaaay too much Food Network (Guy Fieri goes to some amazing places, y’all) When I’m Not Reading: experimenting with tiki drinks for my 5pm cocktail ***** I remember clearly one facilitated work session … Continued

Elevating Lived Experience

Greetings! I’m Laura Hardwicke– connect with me on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m reading: I just finished Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell. Fiction only these days. What I’m watching: Love on the Spectrum (y’all should know by now I’m obsessed with dating shows) What I’m listening to: Best Coast because I don’t want summer to … Continued

Call on Your People When you Need a Boost

Happy Monday, everyone! I’m Jessica VanderKolk, and I hope you’ll connect with me on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I’m (re)watching: Parks & Rec. It’s my favorite show when I need to keep it light. What I’m listening to: The Nice White Parents podcast from Serial and The New York Times. It’s fascinating and maddening so … Continued

Resist Becoming Cynical

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jessica Hoffman, Assistant City Administrator in Wentzville, Missouri “Resist becoming cynical about your ability to change the world.” Like many of you, I try to be a positive person and change agent in my organization. I try to point out the silver lining in difficult situations. I am a hopeless … Continued

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