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Podcast: Data Driven Health Organizations with Erin Dalton and Mariana Escallón Barrios

Erin Dalton Director of Department of Human Services Allegheny County, PA LinkedIn Mariana Escallón Barrios Assistant Professor Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy LinkedIn Erin Dalton, Director of the Department of Human Services at Allegheny County, Pennslyvania and Mariana Escallón Barrios, an Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University -...

Podcast: Ethics and Economic Development with Nancy Hill and Geoffrey Dickinson

Nancy Hill Community Development Director Village of South Elgin, IL Bio Geoffrey Dickinson Senior Vice President SB Friedman Development Advisors LinkedIn Nancy Hill, Community Development Director at the Village of South Elgin, Illinois and Geoffrey Dickinson, Senior Vice President at SB Friedman Development Advisors joined the podcast to discuss ethics and economic development. They discussed...

Podcast: Community Leadership, AI, and Engagement an ICMA Conference Recap - GovLove Island

GovLove Co-hosts Meredith, Lauren, and Ben were joined by Brent Stockwell, Assistant City Manager at the City of Scottsdale, AZ and Amie Hendrix, City Manager at the City of Geneva, NY to recap the recent ICMA Conference. They discussed AI, community engagement, a case study in managing homelessness, the role of the manager in community...

Can AI Create the Perfect Elected Official? (Spoiler: Robots Figured Out How to Run for Office)

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Sheila Shockey, Founder, CEO, Futurist, Shock Talk Podcast Host, and Artist at Shockey Consulting in Overland Park, KS. Connect with Sheila on LinkedIn and @heyshockey everywhere. What I’m reading: "The Improv Handbook: The Ultimate Guide to Improvising in Comedy, Theatre, and Beyond" What I’m watching: Fareed Zakaria and...

Let's Talk About the Power of Choice and Voice

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Demetrius “D” Parker, Founder of Trust Leadership Collective. Connect with “D” on LinkedIn. What I'm reading: As a leadership and self-awareness practitioner I'm always looking to learn more about my craft and this space. Currently I'm reading, "Thrive: A Collaboration Manifesto" by Darrin Murriner, Kirsten Moorefield, and...

Let’s Unpack Procurement: Insights From a Former Government Worker to Vendor

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Alma Castro, Founder of Civic Confidence LLC, in Long Beach, CA. Connect with Alma on LinkedIn and X. What I’m watching: "Industry" on HBO, though I have no idea what they're talking about. What I’m listening to: Records! I just got a record player and I’m on...

Podcast: Local Government Recruiting with Teri Black, Teri Black & Company

Teri Black Founder & CEO Teri Black & Company LinkedIn Teri Black, Founder and CEO of Teri Black & Company joined the podcast to discuss local government recruitment. She outlines the process of local government recruiting, building candidate pools, and trends in recruiting. Host: Meredith Reynolds Subscribe: Learn More Teri Black & Company - Recruitments...

Municipal Performance Management Programs Work, So Why Are They Not Institutionalized Everywhere?

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Anthony Santiago, Principal for Outside N Strategies. Anthony currently lives in Central New Jersey, but his heart is always with Newark. Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: "Black Reconstruction in America," by W.E.B Du Bois & David Levering Lewis What I’m watching: "Slow Horses" A...

Local Government — We Have Issues

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jennifer Teal, Manager at Raftelis and Adjunct Instructor at The Ohio State University John Glenn College of Public Affairs. Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: "The Bright Sword" by Lev Grossman What I’m watching: Season 4 of both "The Umbrella Academy" and "Only Murders in...

Podcast: Adaptive Recreation and Outdoor Programs with Elena Christopher, Austin, TX

Elena Christopher Recreation Programs Specialist City of Austin, TX LinkedIn Elena Christopher, a Recreation Programs Specialist at the Camacho Activity Center in the City of Austin, Texas, joined the podcast to discuss adaptive recreation. She shared the difference between accessible and adaptive programs. She talked about the unique outdoor programs they offer to participants with...

The Review Isn’t All That Important… But the Conversation Is

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Hannah Brown, Traffic Operations Manager for the City of Huntsville, AL. Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: "Just Add Water: My Swimming Life" by Katie Ledecky (Have been really into the Olympics this year.) What I’m watching: The Olympics and Paralympics. What I’m listening to:...

Just a Matter of Time

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Deputy City Manager at the City of Albany, OR. Connect with Kayla on Linkedin. What I’m watching: "Modern Family" What's on my TikTok: More "Modern Family" — it's like the algorithm is watching. 🙂 What I’m working on: I am one month on a new...

Podcast: Killed by a Traffic Engineer with Dr. Wes Marshall

Wes Marshall, PhD Professor, Civil Engineering University of Colorado - Denver Bio Wes Marshall, a professor of civil engineering at the University of Colorado - Denver joined the podcast to discuss his book Killed by a Traffic Engineer. He talked about the history of the traffic engineering field and it's relationship to data and...

Redesigning a City Flag, from Concept to Approval to Flag-Raising

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Joey Carley, Engineering Technician for the City of Raytown, MO. Connect with Joey on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: "Brief: Make a Bigger Impact by Saying Less" by Joseph McCormack What I’m watching: "30 Rock" (for probably the 20th time) What I’m listening to: "The Rise and Fall...

The Power of Stories: How Lived Experiences Shape a More Inclusive Workplace

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Adrianna Tušek Erickson, DEI Program Coordinator for the City of Chandler, AZ. Connect with Adrianna on LinkedIn. What I’m listening to: Arooj Aftab What I’m watching: Impatiently waiting for the Pittsburgh Steelers to start their season. What I’m dreaming about: Cooler temperatures and hiking season. We’re drawn...

Podcast: Customer Service and Creating Disney Magic with Lee Cockerell

Lee Cockerell Customer Service Consultant Walt Disney Company LinkedIn | Website Lee Cockerell is a retired Executive Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney World Resort and has consulted local governments and companies all over the world. He joined the podcast to discuss leadership, customer service, and creating Disney magic. He shared his definition of...

Womp-Womp… Managing Performance and Admitting Mistakes: A Crucial Element for Climate Action Plans

Today's Morning Buzz is brought to you by Mary King, a writer with Envisio based in Toronto, Ontario. Mary is into local government, urban spaces, and the democratization of public space! Connect with Mary on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: “Life Between Buildings” by Jan Gehl. Public space can be a fairly nebulous topic in local...

Meet the 2024 City Hall Selfie People's Choice Winner

The results are in. Congratulations to the Town of East Hartford, CT — your 2024 City Hall Selfie People's Choice Award honoree! We asked you to vote for the People's Choice from among our 2024 City Hall Selfie Day honorees. In East Hartford's post, Mayor Connor Martin took a detour on the way to City...

From Meteors to Milestones: Key Strategies to Mastering Your First Leadership Role

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Shane Silsby, CEO of Silsby Strategic Advisors based in Newport Beach, CA, and author of “Managing For Meteors: Preparing Local Government Leaders Before the Impact.” Connect with Shane on LinkedIn. What I’m watching: "Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants" (Although not necessarily a Giants fan,...

Podcast: Back to City Hall with Kristen Dorman, Warrensburg, MO

Kristen Dorman Assistant City Manager City of Warrensburg, MO LinkedIn Kristen Dorman, Assistant City Manager for the City of Warrensburg, Missouri, joined the podcast to discuss her new position and family ties to local government. She shared her transition from remote to in-person work and from working for the Alliance for Innovation to returning to...

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