Advance Through Retreat

Posted on January 8, 2024

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Matt Horn, Director of Local Government Services for MRB Group; and, according to unnamed sources, CBS’s second choice for the host of this year’s Golden Globes…well, there’s always next year. Who is Jo Koy anyway? What I’m Reading: Just re-started “Eleven Rings” by Phil Jackson – looking...

YouTube and I: Your Agency’s Not-So-Secret Social Media Star

Posted on December 27, 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/X. What I’m Reading: A look back at the top social media trends of 2023. Thinking about the Grimace Shake is my Roman Empire. What I’m Watching: YouTube, of course. Mostly on TV, like more than...

It’s Time Again for Civility in Local Government

Posted on December 22, 2023

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Chris Keefer, owner of K2 Communications of SC, LLC based in Blythewood, SC. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn and Facebook. What I’m reading: The Alice Network by Kate Quinn (this month’s book club pick) What I’m watching: YouTube clips of public meetings gone bad (research for this...

How to Help State and Local Government Employees Learn and Use AI Tools in Their Work

Posted on December 20, 2023

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Bill Brantley, Chief Learning Officer for BAS2A (instructional design and talent development consultancy) in College Park, Md. Connect with Bill on LinkedIn.  What I'm reading: "Reverse Training Design: Start at the End to Revolutionize Corporate Learning" by Mark Mrohs. What I'm watching: The new “Connections” series by...

Is Everyone Ho-Ho-Happy?

Posted on December 18, 2023

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Florida. 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 cooking: Homemade pierogis with my kids this weekend What I’m...

Three Ways Local Governments Are Reinventing Community Engagement

Posted on December 15, 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 listening to: The School of Greatness Podcast What I’m reading: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less What I’m doing: Plotting and planning for 2024   Innovative local governments are amping up...

Best in Books 2023

Posted on December 13, 2023

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dr. Sarah Story, Executive Director of the Jefferson County (Colorado) Public Health Department. Find her on LinkedIn, Medium, or Instagram. What I’m watching: Sometimes when life is crazy, all you can do is re-binge an old favorite and settle in. Currently in our Brooklyn 99 era. I’ve...

My Love Letter to Morning Buzz

Posted on December 7, 2023

Today’s Buzz is by Meredith Reynolds, Deputy City Manager for the City of Long Beach. Follow Meredith on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.  What I’m listening to: The Last Waltz, a Scorsese-filmed documentary of The Band’s farewell show at San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom on Thanksgiving 1976. This is a staple in my household during the Thanksgiving holiday.  Where...

What’s the (In)difference?

Posted on December 5, 2023

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Greg LeBlanc – Assistant Town Manager, Town of Snowmass Village, Colorado. Connect with me on LinkedIn. What I’m watching: Seinfeld A hobby I enjoy: Sewing What’s my favorite color? Blue   Imagine yourself in this scenario – you are a leader who oversees a diverse working group that shares the...