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Application Vulnerability

Posted on January 22, 2021

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Christopher Leonard, Administrative Supervisor for the City of Fort Lauderdale. You can connect with him via LinkedIn What I’m Listening To: "Relaxation" on Amazon Music. As I mature, I have opened myself up to music that is calming over entertaining. What I’m Watching: Mostly inauguration and political...

Flexing the Resiliency Muscle

Posted on January 20, 2021

In uncertain times like these, navigating a complicated environment at work and at home is not an easy task. 2020 surprised all of us as the past year seemed to be filled with fear and uncertainty. Many people around the world are still struggling with COVID-19 and with the results of a sluggish economy. Additionally,...

Navigating Burnout

Posted on January 12, 2021

Today's Buzz is by Melissa Cantarero Weiss, Director of Administrative Services in Wauwatosa, WI. Connect with her on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I am listening to: Dare to Lead with Brené Brown What I am watching: Life Below Zero What I am reading: The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel I survived 2020 serving...

Working hard for something we don't care about is called stress. Working hard for something we love is called passion.

Why I Ultimately Decided to Join the Family Business

Posted on January 6, 2021

What I am watching: Cobra Kai 3! What I am reading: Crisis Ready: Building an Invincible Brand in an Uncertain World What I am listening to: Crime Junkies is always on Kara Roberson, Communications Manager and Public Information Officer for the City of Wentzville, Missouri. Connect with me on LinkedIn. Welcome to 2021, everyone! Embracing my love...

Songs in the Key of Public Service

Posted on December 30, 2020

By Sarah Moss, MPA | LinkedIn | Twitter What I am listening to – This public service songs playlist I made for you on Spotify! What I am reading – Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels What I am watching – Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and Miles Davis: Birth of Cool on Netflix Dear ELGL Community, This year...

Are You Lacking Motivation Right Now? You’re Not Alone.

Posted on October 2, 2020

Today’s Buzz is by Samantha Roberts– connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! Favorite book: When Women Were Birds, Terry Tempest Williams Favorite Movie: Twister or Dante's Peak, hands down Least Favorite Food: I have tried for my entire life to appreciate tomatoes and and I just cannot do it, so help me The other day while working from...

Thank You Ruth Bader Ginsburg – We Will Continue to Shine Your Light

Posted on October 1, 2020

Today's #MorningBuzz is by Ann Marie Townshend, City Manager of Lewes, Delaware - "The First Town in the First State". Connect on LinkedIn and Twitter. What I'm Doing: Thanks to Nick Smith, I am learning Spanish What I'm Listening To: My Own Words by Ruth Bader Ginsburg with Mary Hartnett and Wendy W. Williams What I'm Watching: The...

Call on Your People When you Need a Boost

Posted on August 10, 2020

Happy Monday, everyone! I'm Jessica VanderKolk, and I hope you'll connect with me on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I'm (re)watching: Parks & Rec. It's my favorite show when I need to keep it light. What I'm listening to: The Nice White Parents podcast from Serial and The New York Times. It's fascinating and maddening so...

Top 20 Reasons #localgov Leaders are Inspired to Say WTF

Posted on July 22, 2020

Today's Buzzsatire is brought to you by Sarah E. O’Brien | Community Whisperer @ Collaborative Development Collective (Facebook, LinkedIn) What I am reading: Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment is Killing America's Heartland by Jonathan M. Metzel What I am listening to: Ten Percent Happier Podcast: The Case for "Doing Nothing "in a...