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In a Super Bloom

Posted on April 5, 2023

Today’s Buzz is by Cassie Johnson, Police Operational Support Director for the Scottsdale Police Department. Follow Cassie on LinkedIn and Twitter What I’m reading: I’ve progressed to Book 10 of Wheel of Time  A hobby I enjoy: Photography – all pictures in this Buzz are my own What I’m listening to: The Culture Code by...
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The Other Audience

Posted on April 3, 2023

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Matt Horn, Director of Local Government Services for MRB Group and the facilitator/convener of the firm’s SmarterLocalGov initiative. For an ever-evolving list of the best Jamie Foxx movies he’s ever seen, and other professional accomplishments, check him out on LinkedIn. What I’m Reading: The War of Art...
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Hey, I Just Met You

Posted on March 31, 2023

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Budget & Performance Manager at the City of Brighton, CO. Connect on Linkedin. What I’m reading: The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business by Patrick M. Lencioni What I’m watching: Suits  What I’m Most Excited About: I am taking a trip to Europe in a...
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With Social Media’s Status in Flux, Focus on What You Can Do

Posted on March 29, 2023

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Warren Kagarise, digital engagement manager for King County, WA. Connect with Warren on LinkedIn and Twitter. What I’m Reading: The unfolding legal cases as school districts nationwide sue social media companies over the youth mental health crisis. What I’m Watching: Pedro Pascal help a traveling companion cross unforgiving terrain,...
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So You Want Change. How Will You Pay for It?

Posted on March 27, 2023

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Raman Shah, an independent data craftsman based in Providence, RI. Connect with Raman on LinkedIn or Twitter. What I’m Reading: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini What I’m Eating: Homemade sourdough A hobby I enjoy: Playing violin with the Narragansett Bay Symphony We have made it to spring....
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Extra Ordinary

Posted on March 24, 2023

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Shane Stone, Assistant to the City Manager in Maricopa, AZ. Connect with Shane on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I’m Listening to: Yolanda Be Cool has been a consistent listen for the last year and that keeps going What I’m Reading: Leadership Sustainability by Dave Ulrich and Norm Smallwood What I’m Watching: The...
A group of people stands in front of a sign reading "Serve one."

Volunteer Time Off – Local Gov Can Do It Too

Posted on March 22, 2023

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Melissa Cantarero Weiss, Deputy City Administrator at the City of Wauwatosa, WI. Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn or Twitter.  What I’m reading: The Rose Code by Kate Quinn. Great book! What I’m eating: A cupcake. Some teams bring in day 1 treats to encourage people to drop...
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Mark McGrath Said I’m Old

Posted on March 20, 2023

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, FL. Parkland was named one of the Best Places to Work in Local Government in 2021 by ELGL and a Top Workplace in 2022. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: Enough Already by Valerie...
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Is There Anything Good About Polarization?

Posted on March 17, 2023

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Angelica Wedell, Communications Director at Polco. Connect with Angelica on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook. What I’m Reading: You’re Not Listening by Kate Murphy Who My Pets Are: Beau and Penny, Great Pyrenees mixed dogs What I’m Eating: Avocados! When you look at social media and comments about...
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