Category: Morning Buzz

Will Crisis Engagement Become Engagement?

I’m Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek, Michigan. Talk to me on Twitter and LinkedIn! What I’m reading — Untamed by Glennon Doyle What I’m watching — ASMR videos to relax my brain, while I work and before I sleep What I’m doing — Running as much as I can, and … Continued

The Art of Virtual Interviews

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jenn Reichelt, Manager with The Novak Consulting Group now a part of Raftelis – connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m Listening To: I’m still waking up to NPR. Every. Single. Morning. What I’m Watching: Really, the question should be what am I not watching?! If you’re looking … Continued

Coping in Quarantine

    Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jessica Hoffman, Assistant City Administrator in Wentzville, Missouri It’s almost June fellow ELGLers! At the beginning of quarantine, I honestly was really looking forward to a summer that was not jam-packed with BBQ’s, trips every weekend or obligatory events I didn’t really want to attend in the first … Continued

The More We Get Together, the Happier We’ll Be

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Kirsten Wyatt. Connect on LinkedIn & Twitter. What I’m Reading: The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory What I’m Watching: Run on HBO What I’m Listening To: Untamed by Glennon Doyle No, this isn’t a post about reopening our economy or wearing masks or hanging out in massive swimming pool bars … Continued

Prioritize and Execute: When Pandemic Slides Further into Pandemonium

  Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Zach Ratkai, Administrative and Community Services Director for the City of Pasco, Washington and founder of Sageland Strategic, a strategic planning, facilitation, and advancement coaching firm on the side. Follow him on LinkedIn and Twitter. What I am reading: All the Wild that Remains by David … Continued

My plans vs 2020

Today’s Buzz is brought to you by Jennifer Casey, Public Information Officer for the Town of Collierville, TN. @ me: Twitter & LinkedIn. What I’m Reading: I’m in between books. Feel free to drop any suggestions! What I’m Listening to: The Cactus Blossoms What I’m Watching: Workin’ Moms Way back in January, I posted this buzz about … Continued

So THAT’S what the Vision and Values Section is About…

It’s Matt Horn…again…you can still find my rantings on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I’m Reading: When I’m not perusing the local take-out menus (helping regional economy–mind your business), I’m re-reading “Leaders Eat Last” by Simon Sinek.  Great thoughts for these weird times… What I’m Watching: With a three year-old who stays up past my own … Continued

Is My Cat the Cutest? And Other Important Questions

Today’s Morning Buzz comes to you from Nina Vetter, Pueblo West Metro District Manager, Pueblo West, Colorado Find me on LinkedIn or Twitter! What I’m Reading: Untamed by Glennon Doyle What I’m Listening to: Unlocking Us – Brene Brown’s podcast – it’s amazing! What I’m Watching: The Great British Baking Show  I recently read John Maxwell’s book Good Leaders Ask … Continued

Finding Sanity During an Insane Time

Today’s Morning Buzz comes to you from Ann Marie Townshend, the City Manager of Lewes, Delaware. What I’m Reading: The Carpenter by Jon Gordon What I’m Doing: Preparing to open our public beaches for Memorial Day Weekend The other night, as I lie in bed trying to fall asleep, I am feeling a bit short of … Continued

Top 20 Reasons To Be Inspired i̶n̶ ̶2̶0̶2̶0̶ during COVID-19

The Buzz w/ Sarah O’Brien, Community Whisperer Book I cannot put down: Daring Greatly  (Yes I am out of order) What I can’t stop playing over and over again: See Inspiring Reason #20 What I am working on: A slide deck for an upcoming presentation: Embracing Uncertainty, Action & Understanding Amidst the Chaos I can’t … Continued

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