Category: Work/Life Balance, Self-Care, & Inspiration

Flexing the Resiliency Muscle

In uncertain times like these, navigating a complicated environment at work and at home is not an easy task. 2020 surprised all of us as the past year seemed to be filled with fear and uncertainty. Many people around the world are still struggling with COVID-19 and with the results of a sluggish economy. Additionally, … Continued

Navigating Burnout

Today’s Buzz is by Melissa Cantarero Weiss, Director of Administrative Services in Wauwatosa, WI. Connect with her on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I am listening to: Dare to Lead with Brené Brown What I am watching: Life Below Zero What I am reading: The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel I survived 2020 serving … Continued

Why I Ultimately Decided to Join the Family Business

What I am watching: Cobra Kai 3! What I am reading: Crisis Ready: Building an Invincible Brand in an Uncertain World What I am listening to: Crime Junkies is always on Kara Roberson, Communications Manager and Public Information Officer for the City of Wentzville, Missouri. Connect with me on LinkedIn. Welcome to 2021, everyone! Embracing my love … Continued

Songs in the Key of Public Service

By Sarah Moss, MPA | LinkedIn | Twitter What I am listening to – This public service songs playlist I made for you on Spotify! What I am reading – Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels What I am watching – Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and Miles Davis: Birth of Cool on Netflix Dear ELGL Community, This year … Continued

Are You Lacking Motivation Right Now? You’re Not Alone.

Today’s Buzz is by Samantha Roberts– connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! Favorite book:  When Women Were Birds, Terry Tempest Williams Favorite Movie: Twister or Dante’s Peak, hands down Least Favorite Food: I have tried for my entire life to appreciate tomatoes and and I just cannot do it, so help me The other day while working from … Continued

Thank You Ruth Bader Ginsburg – We Will Continue to Shine Your Light

Today’s #MorningBuzz is by Ann Marie Townshend, City Manager of Lewes, Delaware – “The First Town in the First State”. Connect on LinkedIn and Twitter. What I’m Doing:  Thanks to Nick Smith, I am learning Spanish What I’m Listening To:  My Own Words by Ruth Bader Ginsburg with Mary Hartnett and Wendy W. Williams What I’m Watching: The … Continued

Call on Your People When you Need a Boost

Happy Monday, everyone! I’m Jessica VanderKolk, and I hope you’ll connect with me on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I’m (re)watching: Parks & Rec. It’s my favorite show when I need to keep it light. What I’m listening to: The Nice White Parents podcast from Serial and The New York Times. It’s fascinating and maddening so … Continued

Top 20 Reasons #localgov Leaders are Inspired to Say WTF

Today’s Buzzsatire is brought to you by Sarah E. O’Brien | Community Whisperer @ Collaborative Development Collective (Facebook, LinkedIn) What I am reading: Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment is Killing America’s Heartland  by Jonathan M. Metzel What I am listening to: Ten Percent Happier Podcast:  The Case for “Doing Nothing “in a … 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

The Roadmap for Distributed Work

Mike Skibbe (Twitter and LinkedIn) What I’m Watching: My coworkers on GoToMeeting What I’m Reading:  Killing Commendatore – Haruki Murakami What I’m Listening To:  Home Office DJ on Apple Music A small percentage of LocalGov entities had work from home policies.  I looked longingly at those beacons of modern management philosophy.  Two things have happened.  … Continued

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