Category: Morning Buzz

Local Government — We Have Issues

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jennifer Teal, Manager at Raftelis and Adjunct Instructor at The Ohio State University John Glenn College of Public Affairs. Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn. What I’m reading:  “The Bright Sword” by Lev Grossman What I’m watching: Season 4 of both “The Umbrella Academy” and “Only Murders in … Continued

The Review Isn’t All That Important… But the Conversation Is 

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Hannah Brown, Traffic Operations Manager for the City of Huntsville, AL. Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: “Just Add Water: My Swimming Life” by Katie Ledecky (Have been really into the Olympics this year.)  What I’m watching: The Olympics and Paralympics. What I’m listening to: … Continued

Just a Matter of Time

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Deputy City Manager at the City of Albany, OR. Connect with Kayla on Linkedin. What I’m watching: “Modern Family” What’s on my TikTok: More “Modern Family” — it’s like the algorithm is watching. 🙂 What I’m working on: I am one month on a new … Continued

Redesigning a City Flag, from Concept to Approval to Flag-Raising

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Joey Carley, Engineering Technician for the City of Raytown, MO. Connect with Joey on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: “Brief: Make a Bigger Impact by Saying Less” by Joseph McCormack What I’m watching: “30 Rock” (for probably the 20th time) What I’m listening to: “The Rise and Fall … Continued

The Power of Stories: How Lived Experiences Shape a More Inclusive Workplace

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Adrianna Tušek Erickson, DEI Program Coordinator for the City of Chandler, AZ. Connect with Adrianna on LinkedIn. What I’m listening to: Arooj Aftab What I’m watching: Impatiently waiting for the Pittsburgh Steelers to start their season. What I’m dreaming about: Cooler temperatures and hiking season. We’re drawn … Continued

From Meteors to Milestones: Key Strategies to Mastering Your First Leadership Role

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Shane Silsby, CEO of Silsby Strategic Advisors based in Newport Beach, CA, and author of “Managing For Meteors: Preparing Local Government Leaders Before the Impact.” Connect with Shane on LinkedIn. What I’m watching: “Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants” (Although not necessarily a Giants fan, … Continued

Embracing Innovative Approaches to Address Postal Problems 

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Alexander Fung, Economic Development Manager from the City of Eastvale, CA. Connect with Alexander on LinkedIn. What I’m eating: All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and Sushi   What I’m watching: Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachael Gunn’s performance at the 2024 Summer Olympics. What I’m working on: Establishing a new downtown … Continued

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