Morning Buzz

Transitioning from Local Government: Why I Decided to Leave Local Government

Posted on January 11, 2022

Today’s Buzz is by Greg Stopka (Twitter and LinkedIn) What I’m watching: Encanto What I am listening to: Sports radio about the Bears and Black Monday What I’m doing: Enjoying a job transition week I’m starting a new position on January 18 with the Northern Illinois Food Bank as the senior director of innovation, leaving my role...

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Getting Out of a Creative Slump

Posted on January 7, 2022

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Danielle Rogers, Community Marketing Manager for the City of Newton, Iowa. Connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter. Listening To: We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle Reading: Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown Watching: The Great Pottery Throw Down on HBO Max I come to you this...

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Local Gov’s Hottest Network is ELGL – This Place Has Everything!

Posted on January 6, 2022

Today's Morning Buzz is by Jessica VanderKolk. I'm the Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek, Michigan. Come talk to me about bling booties and home spa items on Twitter and connect on LinkedIn. What I'm reading: Blue Nights by Joan Didion and Going There by Katie Couric What I'm watching: Grey's Anatomy in...

Leadership Lessons From the Soccer Pitch

Posted on January 5, 2022

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Rafael Baptista – connect on LinkedIn & Twitter! What I’m Listening to: Podcast on the struggles of the MLS What I’m Reading: Just finished Sooley by John Grisham In a past life, I spent 16 years officiating thousands of soccer games ranging from little kids who didn’t know where to run to...

22 (#LocalGov’s Version)

Posted on January 3, 2022

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Maggie Jones – connect on LinkedIn & Twitter! What I’m Listening to: Glass Animals - Helium (and Taylor Swift - obvs) What I’m Reading: Just finished The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller Inspired by recent “Taylor’s Versions,” I thought “22” needed a #LocalGov version, especially as...

New Years Eve 2021 – A Time for Celebration and Review!

Posted on December 31, 2021

Photo by Tabitha Mort from Pexels Today’s Buzz is brought to you by Marshall Curry, Program Manager for EPIC-N. You can find him on Twitter and LinkedIn What I’m Reading:1-2-3 Magic: Gentle 3-Step Child & Toddler Discipline for Calm, Effective, and Happy Parenting by Thomas Phelan, PhD What I’m listening to: Foo Fighters, Modest Mouse, and other alt rock that gets me...

Thank You For Being There

Posted on December 30, 2021

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jennifer Casey, the Public Information Officer for the Town of Collierville, Tennessee. Follow Jennifer on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I'm reading: Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty What I'm listening to: The Wild Reeds What I'm watching: Being the Ricardos Dear Local Government Community, How are you doing? I am...

New Year’s Resolutions for #LocalGov Leaders

Posted on December 29, 2021

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Matt Horn, the Director of MRB Group’s SmarterLocalGov initiative. Follow Matt on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I’m Reading: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Ted Lencioni What I’m Listening to: When I’m not listening to the latest GovLov podcast, I’m probably working through iTunes playlists for...

In 2022 I Will Be a Coffee Bean

Posted on December 28, 2021

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Ann Marie Townshend, AICP, ICMA-CM, City Manager of Lewes, Delaware. Connect with Ann Marie on LinkedIn or Twitter. What I'm Reading: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett What I'm Listening To: Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard As I write this, I am feeling exhausted, both physically and emotionally....