Lisa Even 
What struck me most from this group of students, was their willingness to take direction, energy towards creating a good output, and also the fun and interesting ideas they came up with. So much hope! In my ops career (while leading big teams), I held to the belief that, if you set the bar, they … Read more
Link to register here: https://keap.page/ou927/sign-up-rising-tides-des-moines.html Spots are limited. Rising Tides Connection Conference ~ Venue Reveal! I am a big believer that environment can impact any experience, which is why I am so picky about the location for each Rising Tides Connection Conference. The venue must be inviting, unique (the kind where it makes you smile … Read more
Rounding out the year on a speaking run! This last week I spoke / facilitated for three large groups @NICC, Kirkwood Corporate Training, and @MHDS. Two of the three were for Holiday celebrations / retreats and one was a session to gear up for new things in 2023. Topics Included: – Celebrating our Ripple Effect … Read more
Leadership and workplace JOY do not happen tomorrow at noon, they happen now…in each moment of the day (1x1s, staff meetings, daily tasks, and beyond). Is your team feeling the year end burn? Could use a little more JOY? Have you considered creating a JOY calendar? In my mind a JOY calendar is a strategy … Read more
“We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in our hands to make a difference.” ~ Nelson Mandela I recently led a 3-hour workshop, with a commercial microwave manufacturing company, on Effective Communication and Leadership among Generations. We talked about how communicating effectively and leading in a multi-generational workforce is … Read more
Anyone who knows me well, knows that I am a BIG foodie at heart, but am not great at cooking. #IdRatherBakeCookies So when a friend recently started a salad company in Des Moines, that you can buy salads ahead, and all of the ingredients are already included in the jar, I jumped at the chance … Read more
Probably the highlight of my week, was watching my Marketing Intern, receive the Outstanding Senior Marketing Student Award from the Ivy School of Business at Iowa State. Jori Nieman has been with me almost since the beginning of my entrepreneur journey and I couldn’t be more proud of her! She has spent countless hours creating … Read more
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A quick laugh before getting right back to it! Our trip to St. Louis was a success! We enjoyed great food, local attractions (City Museum, the Arch, Union Station to name a few), but when I asked the kids about their top two most surprising moments of the trip, one I expected and the other … Read more
Joy is still our job! What…it’s not spring break?! Back in 2020, we planned to take the kids to St. Louis for spring break to experience the Arch, go to the City Museum, and see Union Station. We didn’t know it at the time (along with everyone else around the world), but our road trip … Read more
