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Building a Bridge from Failure

What I’m Watching: Daybreak on Netflix because the older I get, the more obsessed with teen drama I become. What I’m Reading: The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter by Theodora Goss – this reimagines historic horror figures (Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, Frankenstien, Van Helsing) as fathers and posits what would happen if they … Continued

How to Get Into HR

What I’m Watching – NFL Pregame Shows, because my Buzz was due on a Sunday What I’m Reading – Born A Crime by Trevor Noah What I’m Listening To – The NPR Politics Podcast I’ve been asked a time or ten… how do I get into public sector HR? The answer is elusive and frankly, … Continued

Podcast: A Taste of Tennessee, Hot Chicken & Local Government

Eric Stuckey City Administrator Franklin, TN Bio | LinkedIn Brenda Wynn County Clerk Davidson County, TN Bio Bill Purcell Former Mayor Nashville, TN Bio Felix Castrodad Director of Planning & Grants Nashville MTA LinkedIn Career advice, elected office and transportation all with a side of hot chicken. Four guests come on the podcast to talk … Continued

Beyond Engaging Citizens: Create a Bond of Trust

Brought to you by Stéphanie Beauregard, Practice Lead and Engagement Manager at Bang the Table. Do you remember the last time you completed a survey? I do. I wanted to express myself and give my opinion, plus I was able to complete it quickly. Unfortunately, I never received an update, nor could I find more information … Continued

Reflections From the League of Women in Government Symposium

This guest blog is by ELGL member Jackie O’Connell about her first-time experience attending the ICMA League of Women in Government Symposium. Connect with Jackie on Twitter. So, ICMA-noob here….  I pride myself on being a pretty prepared conference attendee.  I have usually scoped out not only weather and parking before I attend a conference, but also … Continued

I Have to Ask: Three Book Recommendations

In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three questions from ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Jamie Eustace, Baytown, Texas, Librarian, provides three must-reads for this year. I read in fits and starts.  Since my job, and more importantly, my professional reputation depend upon me being well read, my habit of inconsistency can … Continued

University of Houston #ELGLInspire Speaker: Austin Bleess

#ELGLInspire is coming to University of Houston on October 30th! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them before and after the event! To find information about all of the speakers, visit the #ELGLInspire homepage. Austin Bleess City Manager, City of Jersey Village, Texas LinkedIn What was the very … Continued

University of Houston #ELGLInspire Speaker: Ron Fraser

#ELGLInspire is coming to University of Houston on October 30th! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them before and after the event! To find information about all of the speakers, visit the #ELGLInspire homepage. Ron Fraser Assistant Chief of Police E-mail What was the very first paying job … Continued

University of Houston #ELGLInspire Speaker: Rosalyn Epting

#ELGLInspire is coming to University of Houston on October 30th! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them before and after the event! To find information about all of the speakers, visit the #ELGLInspire homepage. Rosalyn Epting, CPRE, CPM Director of Parks & Recreation, City of La Porte E-mail … Continued

University of Houston #ELGLInspire Speaker: Julie M. Robinson

#ELGLInspire is coming to University of Houston on October 30th! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them before and after the event! To find information about all of the speakers, visit the #ELGLInspire homepage. Julie M. Robinson City Administrator, City of Spring Valley Village LinkedIn | E-mail What … Continued

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