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

The Gift of Presence is Priceless

This Morning Buzz is brought to you by Lynn Kelly-Lehner from the City of Temecula. What I’m Reading: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (I’m always reading Harry Potter) and The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor What I’m Listening To:  Everything Happens Podcast with Kate Bowler Good morning from rainy Southern California, ELGLers! I want … Continued

Investing in Good on Black Friday

Today’s Morning Buzz is written by Katie Nelson – connect on Twitter and LinkedIn! ____________________________________________________________________________________ What I’m Listening To: “Do Go On” a podcast about anything and everything What I’m Reading: “City of Girls” by Elizabeth Gilbert What I’m Watching: “The Devil Next Door” on Netflix ____________________________________________________________________________________ Let’s just get this out of the way … Continued

Renewing Your Resiliency: You Do You

Today’s Buzz is by Katie Babits – connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m Watching: No Tomorrow What I’m Reading: What Color is Your Parachute What I’m listening to: Kaleo Radio It’s the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. If you’re in the office, you’re probably the only one there. I love working during holiday weeks. I … Continued

What Was I Thinking?

Today’s (West Coast) Morning Buzz is brought to you by Zach Ratkai. Connect on Twitter  What I am reading: Current library selection chewed up by 5 month old Black Lab What I am watching: Just finished the latest season of Letterkenny on Hulu, so I just catch a hockey game if I have time. What … Continued

Why I Almost Left Local Government (and Why I Decided to Stay)

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Maggie Jones – connect on LinkedIn & Twitter! What I’m Listening to: Sincerely, X podcast and an eclectic mix including (in no particular order) Glass Animals, ODESZA, Blended Babies, Lizzo, Sylvan Esso, Marc Rebillet, Mars Volta, Tool, and PAW Patrol Pup Pup Boogie What I’m Reading: recently finished … Continued

There Goes the Roof!

Today’s Morning Buzz is by me, Nina Vetter. Follow me on Twitter or on LinkedIn. What I’m Reading: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World for our CCCMA Book Club that I started! What I’m Watching: Fleabag. If you have Amazon Prime I’m begging you to please watch this show! What I’m Listening To: … Continued

1,000,000 Small Inconveniences

Today’s Morning Buzz is by me, Dr. Sarah Martin. Follow me on Twitter @SarahKCMO and let’s cry together virtually What I’m Reading: I’m a big fan of narrative non-fiction that reads like fiction and makes me cry. I am catching up on some favorite authors and I’m currently deep into Spain in our Hearts by … Continued

The Importance of Sharing Disappointments

Today’s Guest Blog is brought to you by Ann Marie Townshend, City Manager for Lewes, Delaware. Connect with Ann Marie on LinkedIn or Twitter. What I’m watching: NFL Football What I’m reading: Change Management: The People Side of Change by Jeffrey M. Hiatt and Timothy J. Creasey  What I’m listening to: Call Sign Chaos by … Continued

Keep Moving Forward

This article guest is by Jennifer Casey, Public Information Officer with the Town of Collierville. Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn or Twitter. What I’m Watching: Bluff City Law What I’m Reading: “A little piece of light : a memoir of hope, prison, and a life unbound” by Donna Hylton What I’m Listening to: “The Way … Continued

Pivot Like a Pro!

This guest blog is by Nina Vetter, who has served as the Pueblo West Metropolitan District Manager since January 2019. Prior to that, she worked for the City of Colorado Springs, the U.S. State Department, and Village of Wilmette, Illinois. Connect with Nina on LinkedIn or Twitter. What I’m Watching: So You Think You Can … Continued

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