I Have to Ask You...

I Have to Ask: Communicating Complex Budget Info

Posted on April 1, 2019

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Adam Blowers, City of Geneva, New York, Comptroller & Assistant City Manager, writes about the challenge of communicating budget information with the community. I try to find the humor in every situation, which I’ve become quite...

I Have to Ask: Silver Tsunami as a Recruitment Opportunity

Posted on March 26, 2019

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Matt Hartleib, HR Manager and Director of Civil Service, City of La Porte, Texas, writes about the "silver tsunami" as a recruitment opportunity. Google “silver tsunami.” Better yet, stop by your organization’s HR offices and say...

I Have to Ask: Lessons from KCMO

Posted on March 19, 2019

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Javon Davis is Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Philadelphia Fire Department. Javon worked the City of Kansas City, Missouri from 2016 to 2018. I learned so much during my time with the City of Kansas City, Missouri...

I Have to Ask: Why Are You the Way You Are?

Posted on March 11, 2019

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Erika Harper (Twitter & LinkedIn), Public Information Officer for Town of Mead, Colorado, writes about the person who most positively impacted her career. Last fall, and as an elective for my master’s program, I enrolled in...

I Have to Ask: Fifteen Years is a Lifetime

Posted on February 18, 2019

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Tim Wolff, Lake Isabella, MI Village Manager, writes about his 15-year tenure. Sign up to be a guest columnist for this series. This February will mark my fifteenth anniversary as the Village Manager for the community of Lake Isabella....

I Have to Ask: Motherhood

Posted on February 11, 2019

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Kate Green, City of Peoria, Illinois, writes about balancing motherhood and work. Sign up to be a guest columnist for this series. Becoming a mother has redefined how I view the passing of time. I used to be...

I Have to Ask: Keeping It Real and Timely

Posted on February 4, 2019

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Angela Thompson (LinkedIn & Twitter), Director of Communications and Outreach with the City of Canton, highlights the need for a new kind of communications. Sign up to be a guest columnist for this series. Sharing information has never been...

I Have to Ask: Evolving Role of an Assistant City Manager

Posted on January 28, 2019

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Micah Grau, Assistant City Manager, City of Buda, Texas, writes about the skills needed to succeed as an assistant city manager. Sign up to be a guest columnist for this series. I’ve been fortunate to spend my young...

Parenthood as Professional Development

Posted on January 14, 2019

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL Co-Founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Ryan Adams writes about balancing being a father to two young boys and advancing his professional career. Hear more from Ryan on this GovLove podcast, Dad Talk, Balancing Diapers and Budgets. Sign up to be a guest columnist for...