Category: Morning Buzz

Support Against Harassment: Five Lessons Learned

Today’s Buzz is by Lindsay Jacques (Twitter and LinkedIn) What I’m doing: Getting settled after a big move! What I’m working on: Preparing for a big conference What I am reading: How to Win Friends and Influence People I watched the blood well up after tearing a hangnail and felt my emotions spill over as … Continued

Interviews: Take a Leap and Book a Flight

Today’s Buzz is by Susan Barkman (Twitter & Linkedin) What I am watching: Golden Girls What I am working on: Public engagement for our Animal Services code revision What I am looking forward to: Three day photography class at the Colorado Sand Dunes! Facebook reminded me that three years ago I was in Portland. You … Continued

Peaks and Valleys

Right Now w/ Joey Garcia (LinkedIn / Twitter) What I’m Doing –  Procrastinating on some wedding planning What I’m Binging – Fours Weddings, Say Yes to the Dress, What I’m Cooking – Papas con Espinacas What I’m Listening to – Latinx Therapy: The Shame & Anxiety Behind Cleaning It’s been a wild ride at work the past few … Continued

The Unbearable Office

Right Now with Kevin Teater What I’m Listening to – Atlas: Body by Sleeping At Last What I’m Reading – Asher’s Garden by Derek Pangelinan What I’m Watching ­– “Introducing the self-driving bicycle in the Netherlands” on YouTube by Google Nederland What I’m Doing – I’m enjoying, just enjoying. What does your workspace look like? … Continued

Live Long and Prosper

Today’s Buzz is by Meredith Reynolds, Park Planning & Partnerships Manager for the City of Long Beach. Follow Meredith on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. What I’m Listening To: The new @noahgundersen album Lover (not to be confused with the album of same name by Taylor Swift).  What I’m Reading: @NPRA training materials for ‘Preparing for Diverse … Continued

Do You Have A Plan? Let’s Talk: Another Next Step from ELGL Innovation

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Josh Edwards, so be kind or not– either way connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter!!! What I’m Listening To: Eric Church ever since I moved to Georgia! What I’m Reading:   Don Quixote, Miguel de Cervantes  What I’m Watching: UGA Football, #GODAWGS  Don’t get me wrong, I love data.  But, I worry we might have … Continued

Just Because the Captain’s Hands Are on the Steering Wheel

Today’s Buzz is by Christian M. Williams @MyPublicTweeter This past week I was reminded how much I appreciate the power of collaboration. That combined with empathy can make a world of difference. At the city of Goodyear, we have dry-runs for Council presentations that might be out of the ordinary or potentially controversial. I have … Continued

Navigating Family Leave

Today’s Buzz is by Sarah Henricks, Public Works Management Analyst, City of South San Francisco, CA (Twitter & LinkedIn) What I am watching: Workin’ Moms (I copied this intro section from Caz Muske’s most recent Buzz, but this show is really prepping me for what I hope will be a hilarious ride through motherhood) What I am eating: … Continued

LG Misfit Academy Welcomes New Member

Today’s Buzz is by Caz R. Muske, Main Street Manager, City of Brenham, TX (Twitter & LinkedIn) What I am watching: Workin’ Moms (looking forward to the release of season 3 on 8/29!!!) What I am reading: The Heart of the City: Creating Vibrant Downtowns for a New Century by Alexander Garvin Newest Discovered Podcast: … Continued

A Little Happier

This edition of Morning Buzz is brought to you by Lynn Kelly-Lehner. Connect with her on LinkedIn. One of my favorite authors is Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project, Happier at Home, Better than Before, and more fascinating books about happiness and habit change. She also hosts a podcast with her sister Elizabeth, appropriately … Continued

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