Category: Morning Buzz

Nonpartisan Leadership in a Polarized Era: A Local Government Survival Guide

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Emily Colón, Deputy City Manager for the City of Lakeland, FL. Connect with Emily on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: “Career Forward: Strategies from Women Who’ve Made It” by Grace Puma and Christiana Smith Shi What I’m listening to: Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce podcast What I’m … Continued

How the City of Manhattan’s New Dashboard is Raising the Bar in Kansas’ Little Apple

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Ted Jackson from Arlington, VA, Co-Founder of ClearPoint Strategy, a strategic planning and execution software for local governments. Connect with Ted on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: “Material World” by Ed Conway What I’m watching: “Severance”  What I’m listening to: Acquired Podcast  Manhattan, Kansas, fondly known as “The … Continued

The Power of Purpose-Driven Teams

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jorge Valens, Innovation Manager for Miami-Dade County’s Information Technology Department in Miami, FL. Connect with Jorge on LinkedIn, Bluesky, and Threads. What I’m watching: “The Pitt” on Max What I’m listening to: “Right Back to It” by Waxahatchee What I’m reading: “On Freedom” by Timothy Snyder In government, … Continued

Is Perfection the Enemy of Good? Fostering Growth Through Imperfection

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Greg LeBlanc, Assistant Town Manager, Town of Snowmass Village, CO. Connect with Greg on LinkedIn. What I’m watching: “What We Do in the Shadows” A hobby I enjoy: Photography My favorite bird: Stellar’s jay “Perfection is the enemy of progress” is an expression popularized by the Enlightenment thinker, Voltaire, that … Continued

The Ethical AI Playbook: Navigating Challenges for Local Governments

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Vishal Kalia from Scottsdale, AZ, Co-Founder/CEO at Strategage, a strategic initiative management and employee empowerment solution for local governments. Connect with Vishal on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: “Predictably Irrational” by Dan Ariely What I’m watching: “The Social Dilemma” Hobbies I enjoy: photography and meditation  1. Introduction Artificial … Continued

The Omnipresent and Indifferent Enemy

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Matt Horn, Director of Strategic Growth and Development for MRB Group; and recently-crowned “Horn Household Champion” of Trivial Pursuit:The Teen Edition. For non-Bieber information on Matt, check out LinkedIn. What I’m watching: “Landman” — great new series on Paramount+. Nerding out on every, single, possible local government … Continued

How Local Governments Can Champion Small Business Success

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 reading: “Leaders Eat Last” by Simon Sinek What I’m watching: Reactions to “Squid Game” 2’s ending. What I’m working on: Bringing the Eastvale Economic Development Team to the next … Continued

7 Best Practices for Disaster Preparedness and Public Health Training

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Bill Brantley, President and Chief Learning Officer for BAS2A (consultancy) in Louisville, KY. Connect with Bill on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: “How Leaders Learn” by David Novak What I’m watching: “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” What I’m working on: Moving from Maryland to Louisville, KY, and establishing my business in a … Continued

The Fears of the Few

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, FL, and proud member of ELGL’s Board of Directors. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m cooking: Bobby Flay’s 12-layer potatoes with caramelized shallots and truffle oil. What I’m (anticipating) watching: By the time this is published, … Continued

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