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2022 Best Places to Work: KCMO Empowered to Lead and Serve

By Forest Decker – Kansas City, Mo. Neighborhood Services Department Director I’ve worked for the City of KCMO for 21 out of the last 25 years. I left my city job once for an opportunity in the private sector, but I missed the daily interaction with residents and the chance to make a real difference … Continued

Let’s Visualize How to Argue

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Lacey Mays, Communications and Marketing Strategist for Slate Communications. Connect with Lacey on LinkedIn or Twitter. What I’m Reading: Vengeful – V.E. Schwab (Like superpowers? This series is a unique, interesting take on powers, morality, and immortality) What I’m Watching: A.P. Bio What I’m Listening to: The Arcadian Wild I don’t have to tell any … Continued

This is Your Q4 Survival Guide

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek. Let’s be pocket friends on Twitter and LinkedIn! What I’m wearing: All peppermint, all the time. This is my #PeppermintSeason. What I’m watching: Season 5 of The Crown What I’m hearing: All holiday music, all the time As I sit … Continued

2022 Best Place to Work: Cary’s Work Inspires

By Sean R. Stegall – Cary, N.C. Town Manager A little over six years ago, Cary’s Mayor and Council gave me the opportunity of a lifetime – to serve as Cary Town Manager. The last six years have been marked by significant change, not only for our organization but also for the world around us. … Continued

Turn that Monday Frown Upside Down

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Stephanie Chase, the Executive Director of Libraries of Eastern Oregon and Founding Principal of Constructive Disruption. What I’m Reading: Never Rescue A Rogue by Virginia Heath What I’m Listening To: First Aid Kit‘s new album Palomino What I’m Watching: Binge watching seasons 6 and 7 of Alone … Continued

How Local Government Leadership Can Alleviate Workplace Stress

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Angelica Wedell, Director of Communications and Marketing at Polco. Follow me on Twitter and LinkedIn! What I’m Watching:The X Files What I’m Listening To: No Bad Dogs Podcast – Written by Jessie O’Brien and Edited by Angelica Wedell, Polco –  High demands, long hours, and poor relationships can all lead … Continued

I Didn’t Know How Much I Didn’t Know

Today’s Buzz is by Samantha Roberts– connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! In a previous post, I shared that despite this Morning Buzz contribution, I’m actually no longer a local government employee. In 2021 I, like many others, made the very difficult decision to leave the public sector for a time and gain a new perspective. … Continued

Transforming the Commute from Drudgery to Joy

In August, I bought an e-bike. I like to bike recreationally because I love to experience the full vibrancy of Minnesota’s dramatic seasons. I am proud to feel my body getting stronger each time I ride. I exchange smiles with strangers and get to know my neighbors. I spontaneously stop at intriguing storefronts instead of … Continued

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