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Leading Beyond Survival: Understanding Who We Serve and Why

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Demetrius “D” Parker, founder of Trust Leadership Collective. Connect with “D” on LinkedIn or on his website. A hobby I enjoy: Disc golf — It’s a great way to stay active, enjoy the outdoors, challenge myself, enjoy the company of others if I want, and even talk … Continued

Inclusive Innovation: Leveraging Work Styles for Better Collaboration

Photo by Jason Goodman on Unsplash. Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jennifer Teal, Senior Manager at Raftelis. Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn. What I’m reading – Just finished “The Bones Beneath My Skin” and I need a minute to recover before I pick up another book What I’m watching – Hacks I think it’s fair to … Continued

Real Talk on New WCAG Captioning Requirements

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dana Healy, Chief Operations Officer for Tightrope Media Systems. Connect with Dana on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: The innovators: how a group of hackers, geniuses, and geeks created the digital revolution What I’m watching: My kids play outside What I’m listening to: Government Video Podcast Across the … Continued

ELGL Welcomes New Board Members for 2025-28 Term

ELGL is excited to welcome Matthew Bajor, Matt Horn, and Josie Peery to the Board of Directors. The new board members bring valuable experience, knowledge, and passion for public service to help ELGL engage the brightest minds in local government. Matthew, Matt, and Josie each represent diverse backgrounds, with a shared commitment to innovation, transparency, … Continued

10 Questions GovTech Vendors Hope You Don’t Ask

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Billy Trakas, GovTech professional and founder of Plateia.ai. Connect with Billy on LinkedIn. Who my pets are: My Cocker Spaniel, Louie — you can catch a photo on my LinkedIn! What I’m watching: “The Studio” on Apple TV A hobby I enjoy: Off-roading and camping If you work in local … Continued

Where Strategy Meets Fiscal Stewardship: Fort Lauderdale’s Purpose-Driven Budget

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Heaven Schott from Arlington, Va., Customer Success Manager at ClearPoint Strategy, a strategic planning and execution software for local governments. Connect with Heaven on LinkedIn.  What I’m watching: “Ghosts” on CBS — such a heartwarming show! A hobby I enjoy: Reading — working through an extensive summer … Continued

Podcast: Data Analysis and Artificial Intelligence with Rochelle Haynes and Carrie Bishop

Rochelle Haynes Managing Director What Works Cities Certification Results for America LinkedIn Carrie Bishop Data Initiative Lead, Government Innovation Program Bloomberg Philanthropies LinkedIn Two guests joined the podcast to talk about the Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Certification program. Rochelle Haynes is the Managing Director for What Works Cities Certification at Results for America and … Continued

Why Your Organization Needs a North Star — And How to Find It

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jorge Valens, Innovation Manager for Miami-Dade County’s Information Technology Department in Miami, Florida. Follow Jorge on LinkedIn, BlueSky, and Threads. What I’m watching: “Andor” on Disney+ over and over again.  What I’m listening to: “American Dream” by The Strike What I’m reading: “Abundance” by Ezra Klein and … Continued

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