ELGL Co-Founder Kent Wyatt poses a question and a guest columnist answers it. This week, Catherine Tkachyk, Chief Innovation and Performance Officer at Cuyahoga County, pens a love letter to local government. When I saw this question, I thought it is just past Valentine’s Day and this is my chance to write a love letter … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Sarah E. O’Brien, writes about the need to redefine the rules of engagement. When I said “the rules of engagement,” it was in reference to the way we serve our communities. We’ve been talking about things … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL Co-Founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Julia Glanz, City Administrator at City of Salisbury, Maryland, writes about connecting with employees in a meaningful, authentic way. Connection and feeling valued is the key to having happy and successful employees. At the City of … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL Co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Gabe Reaume, City Manager for the City of Saginaw, Texas, writes about what keeps him up at night. I am not by any means a “worrier.” But, in my third year as a City Manager, I … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three questions from ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Lydia Rossiter, Santa Clara Valley Water District, gets you ready for your next interview. As a manager, when I interview someone, I am looking for an employee who is going to be productive and fulfilled in the … Continued
ELGL Co-Founder Kent Wyatt poses a question and a guest columnist answers it. This week, Meredith Hauck, writes about how to ask better questions. Hello, my name is Meredith. Yes, I am a Leadership + Life Coach. No, I don’t have all the answers. I know, I’m disappointed about that, too. I thought they came … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL Co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Tonya Frank, Account Executive for Strategy, LLC, shares tactics to improve relationships with consultants. Imagine this scenario You’re trying to print off the latest packet for today’s meeting and a black line prints straight down the … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL Co-Founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Jeff Weckbach, Assistant Township Administrator, Colerain Township, writes about key distinctions between cities and counties. In my career, I have had the privilege of working for a city, a county, and even the dreaded “unincorporated territory” … Continued
ELGL Co-Founder Kent Wyatt poses a question and a guest columnist answers it. This week, a familiar face ELGL Executive Director Kirsten Wyatt (LinkedIn and Twitter) shares the three most common misconceptions about ELGL. Background ELGL was founded in 2012 and has grown from a Portland-metro area lunch group into an international organization with thousands … Continued
ELGL Co-Founder Kent Wyatt poses a question and a guest columnist answers it. This week, Jason Jones, Assistant Director, Budget Management & Evaluation, Guilford County, NC, writes how we can understand how people feel when they read city communications. Maybe if I tried really hard I could dazzle you with quotes about how important the … Continued
