Students making ripples in their communities.

Before winter break students at Ankeny Centennial decided to make a difference. One of their projects was the giving tree which provided items for Y.E.S.S (Youth Emergency Services and Shelter.) Last week I posted about enlisting the help of local high school students to find (and write about) Ripple Effects that were happening around them. … Read more

Excited to be back at Loras College talking about the Have Good Ripple Effect Scholarship we created

This summer we will bring a Loras College student to Des Moines for a week of shadowing with physicians, physical therapists, and chiropractors. The student will spend time with Loras Alums learning about the different areas of medicine. Excited to be back at Loras College this morning with Loras Even talking to students about the … Read more

Having a Good Ripple Effect can come in many shapes and forms!

Recently I enlisted the help of local high school students to find (and write about) Ripple Effects that were happening around them. Having a Good Ripple Effect can come in many shapes and forms! Recently I enlisted the help of local high school students to find (and write about) Ripple Effects that were happening around … Read more

Motivation and accountability are two hot topics!

Developing teams and motivating is hard work! If you have areas of opportunity, I encourage you to start small and chip away….stay persistent! Motivation and accountability are two hot topics! Earlier this week I facilitated a 90-minute session, in partnership with Northeast Iowa Community College, to a group of HR Professionals. The focus of our … Read more

Raise your hand if you’ve had the experience of transitioning from ‘buddy to boss’

The journey of moving from peer to leader may not be an easy one, but it’s definitely worth it. Keep going! Raise your hand if you’ve had the experience of transitioning from ‘buddy to boss’ This morning I facilitated a four-hour course, for leaders in manufacturing, related to moving from front-line to a leader role. … Read more