“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
Who couldn’t use more organization, prioritization, and time management skills? Who couldn’t use more organization, prioritization, and time management skills?! Last week I had the opportunity to facilitate a workshop during the construction leadership series at Kirkwood Community College. During this workshop, we practiced assessing situations and managing interactions, including conversations, even more effectively. Because … Read more
This week I spent time with the International Institute of Business Analysis, talking all about our work experiences and how to make them enjoyable and productive. Oftentimes we don’t stop to think about our work experience and whether we are having an experience “worth having”… We hustle through our days, the meetings, reports, and projects, … Read more
My husband and I started this scholarship to give a student, pursuing a science related degree, a shadowing opportunity in Des Moines. The Student will spend the week with Duhawk Alumni in different sub-specialties (doctors, advanced practice providers, dentists, physical therapists). We know that this scholarship will Have Good Ripple Effect! #LorasCollege #DuHawkScienceGrads #ExperientialLearning
And a warm cup of coffee makes the world go round! #NeedCoffeeThisMorning#havegoodrippleeffect
Sometimes I don’t think my kids listen at all….and then out-of-the-blue, they show you that they are. She hit the nail on the head! More love and less hate. #HaveGoodRippleEffect #morelove #publicspeaker
Just as one drop of water creates countless ripples, so does one gesture of kindness or love change countless lives ~ Perfect quote for a rainy day! #SoManyDropsOfWater#HaveGoodRippleEffect
