Category: Morning Buzz

Only You Can Prevent Misinformation

Right Now with Nick Smith (Linkedin/Twitter) What I’m watching: Is It Canceled Yet? (Sorry, OA fans) What I’m re-reading: Alberto Cairo’s “The Truthful Art: Data, Charts, and Maps for Communication”  What I’m listening to: I have a soft spot for cover songs, and I think at this point we’re all hoping for The Cure, so … Continued

The Hard is What Makes it Great

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Samantha Harkins. Connect on LinkedIn & Twitter! What I’m reading: Better than Before by Gretchen Rubin What I’m watching: This is Us. And crying. Every time.   Being a public servant isn’t easy. I’ll be honest with y’all: it’s been a tough few months in my job. We’ve been scrutinized for … Continued

A Letter to My Daughter on Her 14th birthday

This Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dr. Sarah Martin, VP of Health Solutions at mySidewalk. Follow her on Twitter at @DrSarahMarie. What I’m Watching: I have watched The Morning Show on Apple TV twice through and have to say that Billy Crudup is one of the world’s most amazing character actors. It is … Continued

What’s Your Favorite Place?

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Brent Stockwell – connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter!!! What I’m Listening To: Parasite Soundtrack …a delightful soundtrack to accompany a dark masterpiece about inequality What I’m Reading: The Motive, by Patrick Lencioni …leadership should be more about the led than the leader What I’m Watching: Lost Cities with Albert Lin …technology can … Continued

The Forest for the Trees

Today’s Buzz is by Brianna Lennon — connect with her on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I’m Reading: When Women Vote, by Amber McReynolds & Stephanie Donner What I’m Listening To: twenty one pilots (shuffled on my Amazon Music) I’ve always believed that one of the greatest perks of serving in a leadership or managerial role is setting the … Continued

Sign Up: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Writing Series

Today’s pinch hit Morning Buzz (sorry it’s a smidge late) is by Kirsten Wyatt, ELGL’s executive director. Connect with Kirsten on LinkedIn and Twitter. What I’m Reading: The Guardians by John Grisham What I’m Watching: Legally Blonde 2 (sick kid at home – not my choice) What I’m Listening To: coughing and sneezing The 2020 … Continued

I Love My Job, But I Don’t Like Talking About It

Today’s Buzz is by Tim Gomez– connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I am watching:  Nothing because we have no wi-fi from our recent move! What I am listening to: Loving the Braveheart Cinematic Score What I am reading: Fall of Night (#2 in Dead of Night Series) by Jonathan Maberry __________________________________________________________ I love talking about my career … Continued

It’s Ballot Measure Season!

By Sarah E. Moss, MPA LinkedIn | Twitter What I’m Reading — Research on local economic impacts of presidential campaign stops (for the two-day Presidential Campaign Advance class I’m teaching this fall at American University in Washington, DC) What I’m Watching — This Is Us What I’m Listening To — Mobility-themed playlist I created when I produced Bicycle … Continued

Updating the City Charter

Today’s Morning Buzz is about the city charter, a document that acts like the constitution of a city by establishing and outlining the city’s supreme authority over municipal affairs. A charter can only be adopted, amended, or repealed by a majority vote of a city’s voters. Right Now with Daniel Soto (LinkedIn/Twitter) What I’m Listening … Continued

We. Choose. This. 

Right Now with Nick Smith (Linkedin/Twitter) What I’m watching: Lately I’ve been watching a lot of a show called “Monster Factory” where two brothers try to make the ugliest creations they can in video games. It is hi-lar-ious. (Though be advised, there’s some language in there that you might not want your boss/kids to walk … Continued

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