Morning Buzz

Who Am I?

Posted on May 6, 2019

Today’s Buzz is by Will Hampton – connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m Watching: Game of Thrones (aren't we all?) What I’m Reading: "Laughing at the Devil. Seeing the World with Julian of Norwich," by Amy Laura Hall What I’m Listening To: The Joe Rogan Experience podcast with journalist and author Graham Hancock. Who am I?...

Don’t Lose Your Momentum

Posted on May 3, 2019

Today’s Buzz is by Samantha Roberts– connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m looking forward to: A Public Records training by our state Public Records Advocate tomorrow What I’m drinking: Cherry Lime La Croix, my favorite What I’m listening to: My almost four-year old’s 259th excuse to stay awake ----------------------- In my organization, leadership encourages staff...

Financial Literacy Begins Here!

Posted on May 2, 2019

Today’s Buzz is by Susan Steward– connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I am watching: Game of Thrones (#ARYA) What I am listening to: Florence + The Machine Mix What I am reading: Interviews with Maisie Williams about GoT In my last post I wrote about the delicate balance between being innovative and inundating. I...

#ELGLInspire Year In Review

Posted on April 30, 2019

Today's Morning Buzz is by Kirsten Wyatt. What I'm Reading: The Kremlin's Candidate (I have until midnight to read 150 pages before my digital loan expires - wish me luck.) What I'm Listening To: All of the great song ideas for the #ELGL19 playlist - tweet your ideas to Adria Finch! What I'm Watching: Schitt's...

Be The Reason, Daily

Posted on April 26, 2019

Right Now with Mario Smith (LinkedIn/ Twitter/ Instagram) What I’m reading: Today I read about some WWII historic moments. What I’m watching: Seinfeld. What I’m listening to: Joe Bonamassa - Get Back My Tomorrow Be the reason people enjoy coming into the office, daily. Have you heard this before? Recently, I was asked about this statement and...

Gaithersburg State of the City Opening Graphic

State of Social at State of the City

Posted on April 25, 2019

Right Now with Nick Smith (Linkedin/Twitter) What I'm watching: Science YouTuber / actual rocket scientist Destin Sandlin's 3-part series on how bad actors are manipulating social media algorithms What I'm listening to: Dinosaur Pile-Up's new single "Thrash Metal Cassette" (NSFW language, grab headphones and a working air guitar) Our State of the City event is...

Iceberg doodle with "positions" on top and "interests" under the water

Problem Solving Negotiations Training Recap

Posted on April 24, 2019

Today's Buzz is by Kylie Bayer, HR Manager, City of McMinnville, OR Connect: Twitter or LinkedIn What I'm Listening To: Lizzo. Loudly. Also maybe this playlist... What I'm Reading: Do You Have Kids? Life When The Answer Is No by Kate Kaufmann What I'm Watching: Game 5 of the Portland/OKC playoff series and giggling at...

A Love Story About the Little Train Park That Could

Posted on April 23, 2019

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Brent Stockwell – connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter!!! What I’m Listening To: All They Wanna Be, Madison Mars feat. Caslin What I’m Reading: Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things... What I’m Watching: Kim's Convenience, Season 3 on Netflix Earlier this month, Scottsdale, Arizona's McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park was recognized with the...

Lifting the Local Gov Lens

Posted on April 22, 2019

What I’m Watching: Legacies on Netflix because it really capitalizes on my love of teen drama and mystical creatures. What I’m Reading: Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss - it’s historical fiction meets ghost story; short, engaging, and unexpected. What I’m Listening To: Lizzo, in all her infinite glory On Friday, I participated in my first...