Right Now with Nick Smith (Linkedin/Twitter) What I’m reading: remember when I was excited to start Science & The City? I haven’t read a single page yet. All news and white papers. Sad. What I’m watching: Most Extreme Elimination Challenge — in 1980s Japan, game show debuted where 100 contestants tried to summit a mountain of … Continued
I thought today would be a good time to write about something exciting and hopeful for the future — so let’s talk about the Internet of Things (IoT) and how it’s impacting local government, and how that impact could grow! In case you’re not familiar, The Internet of Things is “a global infrastructure for the … Continued
Right Now with Nick Smith What I’m listening to: I had a lot of work to do yesterday, so I broke out the reliable instrumental rock of El Ten Eleven. What I’m reading: Government Technology Magazine’s new Jan/Feb issue! Ever since my childhood reading Life of Reilly in Sports Illustrated and the charts in Rolling Stone, it’s … Continued
As you make your holiday list, consider giving the #GiftofELGL to your colleagues. ELGL is the fastest-growing, most affordable, high-quality professional development network for public servants. Starting now, you can give the gift of membership – $15/students, $30/students, $300/organization. By Alexandria Kenyon, City of Redwood City, CA, LinkedIn & ELGL Profile Many things excite me about ELGL … Continued
As you make your holiday list, consider giving the #GiftofELGL to your colleagues. ELGL is the fastest-growing, most affordable, high-quality professional development network for public servants. Starting now, you can give the gift of membership – $15/students, $30/students, $300/organization. The #GiftOfELGL is spreading. Welcome to new members: Amy McGuire, City of Gaithersburg, Maryland Amy Walbridge, City of … Continued
As you make your holiday list, consider giving the #GiftofELGL to your colleagues. ELGL is the fastest-growing, most affordable, high-quality professional development network for public servants. Starting now, you can give the gift of membership – $15/students, $30/students, $300/organization. By Nick Smith (LinkedIn & Twitter), Digital & Social Media Specialist for the City of Gaithersburg, MD What excites me … Continued
Right Now with Nick Smith What I’m reading: Secrets and Lies: Digital Security in a Networked World by Bruce Schneier What I’m watching: Club de Cuervos – In my quest to become a better communicator (and thus communications professional), I’m learning Spanish, and binge-watching a dramedy about soccer really helps. What I’m listening to: Jotdog! … Continued
Welcome to my very first Morning Buzz! It’s nerve-wracking as heck to write for you folks, because you’re a smart bunch, but I think I can handle it given the great examples I’ve drummed up and the concise-yet-precise tutelage of Sensei Kittelson. Let’s DO THIS! Today’s buzz is centered around the lands around the land, … Continued
Videos, proclamations, graphic, and giveaways — the hype for the 2nd annual International #CityHallSelfie Day has been incredible. Luckily, much of the creative preparation for #CityHallSelfie Day is transferable to future projects that you or your staff may work on. Sign up to share your experience on how your organization prepared for #CityHallSelfie Day. By Nick Smith, LinkedIn and … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Nick Smith, City of Gaithersburg, MD writes about skills gained from volunteering for the Festival of the Bluegrass. I didn’t realize this until I got into public service, but the Festival is just like government but … Continued
