Category: Morning Buzz

I Get By With A Little Help From My Friends

 Today’s Buzz is by Meredith Reynolds – connect with her on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter! What I’m Listening To: See the Light by Matrimony from Charlotte NC (Seems my music has a theme lately) What I’m Watching: Bosch Amazon Series a modern film noir detective series based in Los Angeles that I highly recommend. A … Continued

Technical Difficulties and Cyber Attacks

The Buzz with Jordan Rae Hillman, Deputy Director of City Planning for the city of Jackson, Mississippi I’m currently working remotely while hanging out with my two-week-old son. This should be super simple with modern technology, instead, I have experienced numerous hurdles and technical difficulties. Many of these are residual effects of a cyber attack that … Continued

Die Hard & Design-Based Problem Solving

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: Staying Pumped up post #ELGL19 with Queen hits like “Don’t Stop Me Now” What I’m Reading:  HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Innovation What I’m Watching: NBA & NHL Playoffs What does my favorite holiday movie … Continued

Authenticity and New Experiences: Reflections from #ELGL19

Morning Buzz by Christian M. Williams Twitter: @MyPublicTweeter After a power packed week of learning and engaging at #ELGL19, I thought it appropriate to share a few takeaways for this #MorningBuzz. The point of conferences is not only to attend sessions and hear about new innovations, but to engage with new people; engaging on both … Continued

Dear 2019 Clarity Award Winners

Dear City of Scottsdale, AZ- As a representative of the 2018 recipients of the prestigious Cartegraph + ELGL Clarity Award, I am writing you today with congratulations.  Government frequently does good things, but its also important that we share those stories in clear, meaningful ways.  Your story this year was inspirational. So congratulations on winning … Continued

Reverse Mentoring

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jessica Heslin. Connect with her on LinkedIn In many of our ELGL St. Louis area meetings we have talked about how important it is to make sure we are reaching out to young, talented students. Hoping to recruit them to join the  local government workforce, and ultimately to serve their … Continued

Hi, Welcome to Local Government. How Can I Help You?

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Allie Camp. Connect with her on LinkedIn Local government is not typically known for its customer service even though those who work in local government are dedicated to serving the public. Local government is sometimes more associated with regulation, fees, and politics versus customer friendliness and helpful resources. My name … Continued

Planning with Purpose

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Nathan Eppink. Connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter. What Nate is reading: Tweets. Lots and lots of tweets. … watching: SNL Commercials on YouTube … listening to: Various playlists on Amazon Music One of my favorite moments in recent months took place during an all-staff meeting. Since becoming director … Continued

You’ve Got Mail: Email is (Still) Your Top Engagement Tool

Right Now with Warren Kagarise (Linkedin/Twitter/Instagram) What I’m watching: “Social Animals” — a clever documentary about the ways Instagram affects a trio of teenagers in ways both predictable and unexpected. What I’m listening to: The local debate du jour, about how people in my age group think the negatives of living in Seattle outweigh the … Continued

Why Collaboration is Key to Building Excellence

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Morning Buzzer Anna Marum – connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m watching: Parts Unknown (It’s as much about economic development as it is about food. RIP Tony.) What I’m listening to: Chvrches What I’m reading: Vanity Fair Happy Economic Development Week! In honor of the week, we’re … Continued

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