I started making it a point to show up differently (at least on the outside) and slowly I noticed people saying things like, “Lisa, you are always positive….or Lisa, you have a lot of energy.” My ripple effect shifted. I once had an employee tell me that I show up “busy”. She mentioned it in … Read more
Let’s Create Waves in 2023! If you love a new year as much as I do then chance are you are looking forward to creating some New Year’s resolutions. Creating resolutions can be a good, productive way to set goals and intentions for the new year and beyond. What do you want to start, quit, … Read more
Are you the type of person who always chooses a Word for the Year? Or maybe you’re not exactly sure what all the hype is about? Why does it seem like everyone is suddenly talking about ‘their word’? How did they choose one word? After years of choosing a personal word of the year, I … Read more
“Teach a man to fish; We believe that the cycle of poverty can be broken through an investment in individuals and the creation of jobs.” – Justice League of Food I love highlighting a Good Ripple Effect! “Teach a man to fish; We believe that the cycle of poverty can be broken through an investment … Read more
Ultimately, influence is a tool that never leaves you and can make all the difference when used in a positive light. It is my hope to use influence to help others find their own paths of success and fulfillment. I have come to understand that influence is not about being the bubbliest or noisiest person … Read more
I always assume that people know what I do in my business (face palm). However, recently I’ve had a few people ask me, “Lisa, what do you do again? I see you on social, but don’t always know what it is that you do….” Good point! In 2022, I have been busy….the good kind, where … Read more
Today, I am facilitating a virtual workshop where we will explore ways to collaboratively create more joy as a team, connect deeply with a meaningful purpose, and before they know it, they will all love the culture they have created. Nothing is more rewarding than working as a team in an incredible culture full of … 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
