Trust as a Verb: Everyday Actions That Build (or Break) Workplace Trust

Posted on October 22, 2025

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Demetrius "D" Parker. “D” is an inspirational speaker, workshop facilitator, and executive coach, with over 40 years of leadership experience and 10.5 of those years in local government. He’s now the founder and pragmatical leader of “Trust Leadership Collective."  What I’m reading: Making Team Dynamics Visible by...

The Future of Public Sector Leadership Is Human

Posted on October 20, 2025

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Angela Wilson, Deputy Public Information Officer for the Town of Frederick, Colorado. Follow Angela on LinkedIn and Instagram @lifeman_life What I’m listening to: Shade 45 on SiriusXM What I’m eating: Homemade Protein Bars Technology promises to make everything easier. But does anyone really feel that? I know I don’t. If...

How Facilitation Turned My Fear Into a Superpower – Here’s How It Can Be Yours, Too

Posted on October 17, 2025

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Madeliene Hernandez, Deputy Director, Innovation & Performance for the City of Seattle, currently residing in Kingston, WA a.k.a. “little city by the sea.” Connect with Madeliene on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: Modern Friendship by Anna Goldfarb.  What I’m watching: Just finished Wayward on Netflix – creepy!  What...

Wait… Did I Just Go to the “Dark Side?”

Posted on October 15, 2025

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Emily Colon. Emily is a former deputy city manager turned consultant, helping local governments strengthen leadership, culture, and strategy with the Southern Group. She believes the best kind of work is the kind that makes communities better, no matter where you do it. Connect with Emily on...

Finding Purpose from 400 Miles Away: Perspectives from a Supercommuter in Local Government

Posted on October 13, 2025

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 am eating: Mooncake (because it is Moon Festival!)   What I am watching: “The Paper” on Peacock   What I am working on: Preparing for a Washington, D.C. lobbying trip with...

Letters from Camp GovLife: Looking Back

Posted on October 10, 2025

It's only been a week since we all departed Camp GovLife, but we cannot stop watching the camp video that played on the final night we were all together. The photos don't really do justice to the amount of joy and enthusiasm everyone had for being together and sharing their own Local Gov stories. The...

Words Matter: Serving All Residents Through Inclusive Language

Posted on October 8, 2025

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Adrianna Tušek Erickson, Connection & Impact Program Coordinator for the City of Chandler. Adrianna creates programs that build community engagement and inclusion. A proud Arizona State Sun Devil, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Master’s degree in Education. She has been recognized by ELGL as a...

Letters from Camp GovLife: Day 2

Posted on October 3, 2025

How do you even capture the absolute joy and excitement we got to witness yesterday at Camp GovLife?  

Letters from Camp GovLife: Day 1

Posted on October 1, 2025

Today's Morning Buzz is a little late because the Camp GovLife Post Office was running behind! ELGL Board Secretary and Senior Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at Parkland, Florida, Jackie Wehmeyer brings us this letter from one happy camper headed to Santa Rosa, California for this week's Camp GovLife conference. Camp Log Oct. 1, 2025 Sir,...