Category: Morning Buzz

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

I’ll Only Fly Away

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dr. Sarah Story, Executive Director of the Jefferson County, CO Public Health Department. Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn, Medium, or Instagram. What I’m eating: Everything. I’m in the last 40 days (EEK!) of training for a marathon and I can’t stop eating. I’ve rediscovered my love of … Continued

Sorting Stuff Efficiently

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Raman Shah, an independent data scientist based in Providence, RI. Connect with Raman on LinkedIn or X/Twitter. What I’m reading: “Generalized Additive Models“ by Simon Wood A hobby I enjoy: Perfumery Who my pets are: Two new-to-me middle-aged lady cats: Foxy the orange tabby and Cupcake the tuxedo … Continued

Managed IT Services: Minding Your IPs and Queues

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Chris Keefer, owner of K2 Communications of SC, LLC based in Blythewood, SC. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn and Facebook. What I’m reading: “Daylight” by David Baldacci (Besides writing good reads, he’s an adult literacy advocate like me!) What I’m watching: 2024 Summer Olympics What I’m working … Continued

Can Local Governments Help Restore American Happiness?

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Angelica Wedell, Communications Director at Polco. Connect with Angelica on LinkedIn, X/Twitter, or Facebook.  What I’m supporting: Nominate a woman in local government leadership for the 2024 Leadership Trailblazer Award! (Window ends Aug. 9, 2024.) What I’m eating: Tacos every Tuesday. By Jessie O’Brien Edited by Angelica … Continued

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