How Inclusive Design and Cloud Technology Enhance the Resident Experience

Posted on April 16, 2025

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Mike Teeters and Kathy Wolf. Mike is a senior product manager at Tyler Technologies and Kathy is Tyler’s senior director of user experience. Connect with Mike or Kathy on LinkedIn. What we’re reading: “Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams” by Matthew Walker, Ph.D....

The Power of Sharing

Posted on April 14, 2025

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Chaquinta Fisher, I.T. Support Manager for McLennan County, TX. Connect with Chaquinta on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: The Book of Jeremiah – The Bible What I’m listening to: The Basement with Tim Ross podcast What I’m watching: "The Equalizer" I recently learned of higher learning opportunities that...

Building and Maintaining Culture and Connection — In Human Form

Posted on April 9, 2025

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jennifer Teal, Senior Manager at Raftelis. Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn. What I'm reading: "The Measure" What I'm watching: "Severance" At the end of February, the local government and utility consulting firm that I work with, Raftelis, held our annual retreat. Nearly 200 of my colleagues met...

Addressing the Urban-Rural Skills Gap: A Call for Government Action

Posted on April 7, 2025

Today's Morning Buzz is by Dr. Bill Brantley, President and Chief Learning Officer of BAS2A (consultancy) in Louisville, Ky. Connect will Bill on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: "Who Is Government? The Untold Story of Public Service" by Michael Lewis What I’m watching: Binging "Only Murders in the Building" What I’m working on: Creating a course...

Turning Your Kryptonite into Your Super Power

Posted on April 4, 2025

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Karen Tapahe, Public Information Officer for the Utah Department of Corrections. Connect with Karen on LinkedIn. What I’m watching: “Elsbeth” on CBS. It feels like a modern version of "Columbo." What I’m newly obsessed with: Hockey! (Utah got an NHL hockey team this year, and I’m a...

What Did You Give Today?

Posted on April 2, 2025

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Fla., and proud new member of ELGL’s Board of Directors. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: I just finished "The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music" by Dave Grohl - an authentic and enjoyable read...

The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning – A Leadership Guide for Local Government

Posted on March 31, 2025

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Sheila Shockey, Founder, CEO, Futurist, Shock Talk Podcast Host at Shockey Consulting and artist/gallery owner 80 Santa Fe in Downtown Overland Park, Kan. Follow Sheila on LinkedIn and Instagram, and Shockey Consulting. What I’m watching: March Madness baby – Go Houston! What I’m listening to: Grateful Dead...

Leadership Lessons from Lucy Van Pelt for Local Government Employees

Posted on March 28, 2025

Today's Morning Buzz is by Ariana Adame, Director of Capital Projects for the City of West Sacramento, Calif. Connect with her on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: "Green Lights," by Matthew McConaughey What I’m watching: "Paradise" on Hulu What I’m listening to: Mary J. Blige Lucy Van Pelt was my favorite "Peanuts" character growing up. Sure,...

Remembering Our First Loves

Posted on March 26, 2025

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dr. Sarah Story, Executive Director of the Jefferson County, Colo. Public Health Department. Find Sarah on LinkedIn, Medium, or Instagram. What I’m reading: I’m about 10 years too late, but I’m reading A Little Life and jeez Louise is it hard to get through. Not really before-bed...