Morning Buzz

For the Love of Public Service

Posted on January 27, 2020

Today's Buzz is brought to you by Katie Nelson, Social Media and Public Relations Manager for the Mountain View Police Department. You can connect with her on Twitter and on LinkedIn. ;What I’m Reading: Little Fires Everywhere What I’m Watching: Cheer, and you should be too What I’m Listening To: Sorry I’m Late, I...

The Profit: Why Engagement Drives Innovation Strategy (part 2 of 3)

Posted on January 24, 2020

Today’s Buzz is by Greg Stopka (Twitter and LinkedIn) What I’m listening to: Joe Rogan Experience with guest Robert Downey Jr. What I’m watching: Sherlock What I am reading: New SQL code as we launch a new recreation software As I mentioned in my last #morningbuzz, one of my favorite guilty pleasure shows to watch...

How A City Manager Taught Me About Grace

Posted on January 23, 2020

Today’s Buzz is by Katie Babits – connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m Watching: Cheer on Netflix What I’m Reading: The Camino Way by Victor Prince What I’m listening to: Trampled by Turtles We are three full weeks into a new year, & if you're like me, a new year comes with much reflection. Well, this...

Innovation is Easy & Everyone Can Do It!

Posted on January 22, 2020

Today's Morning Buzz is a pinch-hit Alison Rhodes, Deputy Director of the City of Boulder, CO Parks and Recreation department. What I'm Reading: The Library Book by Susan Orleans-it combines three of my favorite things: books, local government, and mystery! What I'm Listening To: Dolly Parton’s America. Listen up if you want to be surprised...

How Did I Get Here

Posted on January 21, 2020

Today’s Buzz is brought to you by Danielle Rogers, Community Marketing Manager for the City of Newton, Iowa. You can connect with her on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I am Reading: Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To Guide What I am Listening to: Oprah’s Super Soul Conversations What I am Watching: Encore! On Disney+...

3 Ways to Improve Communications

Posted on January 20, 2020

I’m Jessica VanderKolk, communications manager for the City of Battle Creek, Michigan. Connect with me on Twitter and LinkedIn! What I’m reading: Daring Greatly by Brené Brown What I’m listening to: GovLove on my run this morning If I’m being real, I’ll tell you I don’t much feel on top of my game so far...

A Call For Equitable Economic Development

Posted on January 17, 2020

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Rafael Baptista. Connect with Rafael on LinkedIn and Twitter. What I’m Reading: The Big Fix: The Hunt for the Match-Fixers Bringing Down Soccer by Brett Forest What I’m Watching: The Americans on Amazon Prime When most people picture economic development, they think of smooth-talking economic developers convincing companies to bring their jobs and...

Your 2020 “Heck Yes” Challenge

Posted on January 16, 2020

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jessica Hoffman. Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn. What I’m Reading: Radical Candor: How to Get What You Want by Saying What You Mean by Kim Scott What I’m Watching: Criminal Minds and The Office reruns This time of year you are likely working on your new year’s goals. You are...

Quarter-by-Quarter Work Plan for ELGL in 2020

Posted on January 15, 2020

Today's Morning Buzz is by ELGL Executive Director Kirsten Wyatt. Connect with Kirsten on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I'm Reading: Tidelands by Phillipa Gregory What I'm Watching: You on Netflix What I'm Listening To: Gary Clark Jr. Essentials What I'm Obsessed With: #ELGL20 registration opens today! Last year, ELGL adopted its strategic plan, and in...