The Freedom of No

Posted on April 28, 2025

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, FL and proud member of ELGL’s Board of Directors. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m lamenting: I went to the last City of Parkland Farmer’s Market of the season this morning. Until November...

How Leaders Can Combat Burnout and Boredom in Local Government

Posted on April 23, 2025

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Greg LeBlanc, Assistant Town Manager, Town of Snowmass Village, CO. Connect with Greg on LinkedIn What I want to be when I grow up: Astronaut If I were a spice, I would be: Paprika How do you fool a Morning Buzz reader? Click here. Maintaining a motivated...

Garbage Water, Social Mavens, and Other Signs of Disengagement

Posted on April 21, 2025

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Matt Horn, Director of Strategic Growth and Development for MRB Group, and the second-worst audience participant Cirque de Soleil has ever seen. Connect with Matt on LinkedIn, and wherever great peanut butter milkshakes are sold. What I’m reading: "Among the Bros," a wild look at a fraternity-based...

How Inclusive Design and Cloud Technology Enhance the Resident Experience

Posted on April 16, 2025

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Mike Teeters and Kathy Wolf. Mike is a senior product manager at Tyler Technologies and Kathy is Tyler’s senior director of user experience. Connect with Mike or Kathy on LinkedIn. What we’re reading: “Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams” by Matthew Walker, Ph.D....

The Power of Sharing

Posted on April 14, 2025

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Chaquinta Fisher, I.T. Support Manager for McLennan County, TX. Connect with Chaquinta on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: The Book of Jeremiah – The Bible What I’m listening to: The Basement with Tim Ross podcast What I’m watching: "The Equalizer" I recently learned of higher learning opportunities that...

Building and Maintaining Culture and Connection — In Human Form

Posted on April 9, 2025

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jennifer Teal, Senior Manager at Raftelis. Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn. What I'm reading: "The Measure" What I'm watching: "Severance" At the end of February, the local government and utility consulting firm that I work with, Raftelis, held our annual retreat. Nearly 200 of my colleagues met...

Addressing the Urban-Rural Skills Gap: A Call for Government Action

Posted on April 7, 2025

Today's Morning Buzz is by Dr. Bill Brantley, President and Chief Learning Officer of BAS2A (consultancy) in Louisville, Ky. Connect will Bill on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: "Who Is Government? The Untold Story of Public Service" by Michael Lewis What I’m watching: Binging "Only Murders in the Building" What I’m working on: Creating a course...

Turning Your Kryptonite into Your Super Power

Posted on April 4, 2025

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Karen Tapahe, Public Information Officer for the Utah Department of Corrections. Connect with Karen on LinkedIn. What I’m watching: “Elsbeth” on CBS. It feels like a modern version of "Columbo." What I’m newly obsessed with: Hockey! (Utah got an NHL hockey team this year, and I’m a...

What Did You Give Today?

Posted on April 2, 2025

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Fla., and proud new member of ELGL’s Board of Directors. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: I just finished "The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music" by Dave Grohl - an authentic and enjoyable read...