“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
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
