Unlocking the Joy in Public Service through Social Media Engagement

Posted on November 20, 2024

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Michael T. Paulhus, Town Manager for the Town of Plainville, Conn. Connect with Mike on LinkedIn.  What I'm watching: The Diplomat on Netflix What I’m reading: Day Trading Attention by Gary Vaynerchuk What I’m listening to: Classic Vinyl, Channel 26 on Sirius/XM To all the dedicated local...

Leaders Can’t Make Everyone Happy, but They Can…

Posted on November 15, 2024

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Hannah Brown, Traffic Operations Manager for the City of Huntsville, AL. Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn. What I’m watching: "Dancing with The Stars" What I’m reading: Recently returned from a trip to Scotland and can’t get enough Scottish history/historical fiction.  Who my pets are: Eliza (Siamese Cat), Bonnie...

The Power of Local Governments in Mobilizing Communities During Times of Crisis

Posted on November 13, 2024

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Mary King, a writer with Envisio, a public sector-focused strategic planning and performance management software. Connect with Mary or Envisio on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: "No Shortcuts" by Jane McAlevey What I’m watching: "The Sopranos" What I’m eating: This really yummy baked oatmeal breakfast with carrots and apples...

Clear Communication: Don’t Add Sawdust to the Recipe

Posted on November 11, 2024

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Greg LeBlanc, Assistant Town Manager, Town of Snowmass Village, CO. Connect with Greg on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: "What if We Get it Right" A hobby I enjoy: Birding How many times has it snowed already? 8 In the world of communication, clarity is key. Much like...

Beyond Traditional Economic Development: Eastvale’s Innovative, Collaborative Approach

Posted on November 8, 2024

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 eating: The delicious chicken piccata dish that my wife has perfected.  What I’m watching: Reactions to the 2024 presidential election.  What I’m working on: Establishing a new downtown for Eastvale.  According to...

We Employ People

Posted on November 8, 2024

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Deputy City Manager at the City of Albany, OR. Connect with Kayla on Linkedin and Instagram. What I’m reading: "Science, Submarines & Secrets: The Incredible Early Years of the Albany Research Center" What I’m watching: "Agatha All Along" What I’m eating: Squash — it’s one...

The Quiet Part Loud

Posted on November 4, 2024

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dr. Sarah Story, Executive Director of the Jefferson County, CO, Public Health Department. Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn, Medium, or Instagram. What I’m reading: "Anita DeMonte Laughs Last" is the current novel keeping me up past my bedtime. It has all my (un)favorite things: misogyny, racism, exoticism,...

5 Innovative Methods to Create New State and Local Government Services

Posted on November 1, 2024

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Bill Brantley, President and Chief Learning Officer for BAS2A. Connect with Bill on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: “The Employee Advantage: How Putting Workers First Helps Business Thrive” What I’m watching: Season 5 of “Star Trek: Lower Decks” What I’m listening to: The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society’s...

America’s Top 5 Most Socially Connected Counties

Posted on October 30, 2024

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Angelica Wedell, Communications Director at Polco. Connect with Angelica on LinkedIn, X/Twitter, or Facebook.  What I’m celebrating: The 2024 Voice of the People Awards winners and finalists! Congrats to them all! What I’m eating: Tacos every Tuesday. Edited by Angelica Wedell As isolation continues to define modern...