It’s OK to Not be OK

Posted on December 1, 2021

Today’s morning buzz is brought to you by Jessica Chernich, Management Analyst for the Village of Beach Park, IL. Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn and Twitter. What I’m Reading: I am not reading anything currently, but I would like to be. Please send me your best suggestions (I like suspense). What I’m Watching: Ted Lasso...

The Red Flags I Missed on Workplace Burnout

Posted on November 30, 2021

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Allyson Watson Brunette. Connect with her on LinkedIn.  What I’m Reading: The Art of the Start 2.0 by Guy Kawasaki, You’ve Got This: The Life-changing Power of Trusting Yourself by Margie Wardell  What I’m Listening To:  10% Happier Podcast with Dan Harris, The Healthier Together Podcast with Liz Moody What...

Civic Cyber Monday

Posted on November 29, 2021

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Shane Stone. Connect with him on Twitter and LinkedIn What I’m Listening to: French artist 'Folamour' is reminding me that disco never died. What I’m Reading: "Decisive" by Chip Heath & Dan Heath Cyber Monday. From one perspective today is merely a celebration of consumerist woes in modern society. From...

Rethinking Job Descriptions

Posted on November 26, 2021

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Patrick Mohorcic. Connect with Patrick on LinkedIn What I’m Reading: Side hustle: from idea to income in 27 days by Chris Guillebeau What I’m Watching: The West Wing What I’m Listening to: Poems, Prayers, and Promises by John Denver Local government is the best-kept secret in terms of a career...

Texas City Halls Conspiracy

Posted on November 24, 2021

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Patrick McDonnell, Senior Product Manager for the Austin Transportation Department, Data & Technology Services Team. Connect with Patrick on LinkedIn and Twitter. What I’m reading: Texas Towns by Don Blevins What I’m watching: Foundation What I’m listening to: Lomelda I started collecting Texas City Halls in August of 2020 as a...

Messy in the Middle

Posted on November 23, 2021

Today's Morning Buzz is by Greg Anderson, Management Analyst & Grants Coordinator, with the City of O'Fallon, Illinois. Connect with Greg on LinkedIn. What I'm currently reading: Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid What I'm currently watching: Succession What I'm listening to: Human album by OneRepublic Managing and leading a team is challenging. It often seems like...

Being Mission Driven Won’t Save the Public Sector from the #GreatResignation

Posted on November 17, 2021

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Greg LeBlanc. Connect with Greg on LinkedIn What I’m Reading: Silence: In the Age of Noise by Erling Kagge What I’m Watching: Old VHS tapes of the Red Green Show  What I’m Listening to: “Trick to Happy” by Bahamas Who else is following the conversation around the #GreatResignation? We frequently...

Culture Check

Posted on November 16, 2021

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Director of Human Resources and Library for the City of Parkland, Florida. Parkland was named one of the Best Places to Work in Local Government in 2021 by ELGL. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. • What I’m Reading: Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell • What I’m Watching:...