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’m reading: “The Future of the Responsible Company” A hobby I enjoy: Photography How many hot dogs I can eat in 1 sitting: 9 Inclusion in the workplace has received attention … Continued
Diane Kalen-Sukra Author LinkedIn Diane Kalen-Sukra, author of Save Your City, joined the podcast to discuss toxic culture and how it can erode a sense of belonging, community and well-being. She also argues that the capacity to collaborate and innovate is undermined by the rising incivility and divisiveness local governments are seeing. She shared her … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jennifer Casey, Public Information Officer for the Town of Collierville, TN. Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn and X/Twitter. What I’m reading: “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt What I’m working on: Ribbon-cutting details for our fitness center! A funny TikTok I saw recently: The “Breathing Realtor” … Continued
Vince DiPiazza City Manager City of Uvalde, TX LinkedIn Vince DiPiazza, City Manager for the City of Uvalde, Texas joined the podcast to share his experience from the tragic shooting that occurred at Robb Elementary on May 24, 2022. He shared what happened that day of the tragedy, lessons learned, and highlighted the importance of … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Matt Horn, Director of Local Government Services for MRB Group, and a severe hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobic. (Look it up, I double dog dare you — unless you are atychiphobic.) Check out Matt’s concise verbiage on LinkedIn, and wherever short stories are sold. What I’m reading: “Unlocking the Potential of … Continued
Halee Ratcliff Finance Director Town of Wilkesboro, NC LinkedIn Halee Ratcliff, Finance Director for the Town of Wilkesboro, North Carolina joined the to podcast to discuss community investments. She shared how the town used American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to invest in a community park and support economic development. She talked about how the … Continued
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 a proud new member of ELGL’s Board of Directors. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m eating: Just tried my first sopaipilla with honey — love! What I’m watching: Phillies baseball while … Continued
By Warren Kagarise Chair, ELGL Board of Directors City Hall Selfie Day returns on Aug. 15, 2024. With the calendar inching toward what we at ELGL call the best day of the year, I cannot wait to see what you have in store. Every August, a cast of public servants, elected officials, journalists, and residents … Continued
Monica Davis Deputy City Administrator City of Oakland, CA LinkedIn Poonam Davis Retired City Clerk City of Long Beach, CA LinkedIn When public administration is a family business. Monica Davis, Deputy City Administrator for the City of Oakland, California, and Poonam Davis, Retired City Clerk for the City of Long Beach, California, joined the podcast … Continued
Brian Elms Founder Change Agents Training LinkedIn | Website Brian Elms is the Founder of Change Agents Training, author of Peak Performance, and the former Director of Peak Academy and Analytics for the City and County of Denver. Brian joined the podcast to discuss innovation in local government. He shared how to start the process … Continued
