*This post contains language and terms that might trigger or incite some readers. As an American, a black American, and a person who is often viewed as a second class citizen both personally and in professional environments, this past week has been tough. It was hard to watch the events that unfolded in Minnesota and … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Danielle Rogers, Community Marketing Manager for the City of Newton – connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter. What I’m Listening To: Pod Save the People from Crooked Media and Encyclopedia Womannica podcast from Wonder Media Network What I’m Reading: Untamed by Glennon Doyle (for the third … Continued
A group of UNC MPA students recently conducted research on ELGL’s Innovation Cohort program. They inquired about the best ways to remotely bring our innovation cohorts together when they are are hundreds (sometimes thousands) of miles apart. View the final report from UNC MPA Huge thanks to Savannah, Hannah, Kathryn, and Cecily for their work … Continued
ELGL member (and former webinar presenter) Mikayla Cutlip approached ELGL about researching our organization for her Arizona State University MPA program capstone and we excitedly welcomed her research on recruitment and succession planning for our Board of Directors. Here’s the culmination of her research and work: Read her capstone report View her capstone slides Capstone … Continued
ELGL is canceling our Monday and Tuesday webinars this week to mourn with our communities and stand in solidarity in the fight against systemic injustices and racism. #BlackLivesMatter (Image from Black Lives Matter)
I’m Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek, Michigan. Talk to me on Twitter and LinkedIn! What I’m reading — Untamed by Glennon Doyle What I’m watching — ASMR videos to relax my brain, while I work and before I sleep What I’m doing — Running as much as I can, and … Continued
In this series, ELGL Co-Founder Kent Wyatt poses three questions to the guest columnist, and the guest columnist selects one to reflect on. This week, Sarah (Manning) Henricks, Special Projects Services Consultant, Los Altos Hills County Fire District, writes a recent career decision. I’ve made two career decisions that I found particularly difficult. The first … Continued
Rick Cole Former City Manager Santa Monica, California LinkedIn | Twitter Do more of what works and less of what doesn’t. Rick Cole, long time public servant and former City Manager of Santa Monica, California, joined the podcast to talk about his vision for how government needs to change to meet the new challenges it … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jenn Reichelt, Manager with The Novak Consulting Group now a part of Raftelis – connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m Listening To: I’m still waking up to NPR. Every. Single. Morning. What I’m Watching: Really, the question should be what am I not watching?! If you’re looking … Continued
ELGL is the proud host of CivicPride content. The mission of CivicPRIDE is to advance inclusive local government by empowering LGBTQIA+ leadership.It is a national association for local government professionals of all gender and sexual identities. CivicPRIDE Board Member Taylor Reimann (LinkedIn) discusses workplace dress code policies and how confusing they can be for queer … Continued
