Today I spent my morning facilitating a 3-hour workshop with the leadership team at Spahn & Rose Lumber Co. We talked all things motivation and engagement.. Memorable Moments / Key Takeaways included: – Making time for joy at work (it’s like a bank account, you need to store some for a rainy day) – Identifying … Read more
I sponsored a hole at the 2022 Miracle Travel Works (MTW) Chip it For Charity golf event and though the grass was a little soggy and we saw a few raindrops, lots of kiddos benefited. You know I love a Good Ripple Effect (big or small)! And yesterday was just that. I sponsored a hole … Read more
This morning I am taking a second to notice some of the lucky little things. There are small, but sweet moments everywhere…you just have to be looking. A few from the view of my front porch include…. – Roses are blooming (I am such an adult now) – The birds are almost annoyingly loud on … Read more
“Give a kid a cupcake.” When Leigh Anne Tuohy took the stage at the Central Iowa Business Conference yesterday, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I assumed she was a good soul, after knowing the story of The Blind Side, but what I didn’t predict…was her ability to be a catalyst in a giant room … Read more
Today I am happy to celebrate teachers (and give them cool sunglasses) at the Ankeny Celebrates Education Day through the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce! I don’t know about you, but I had some pretty influential teachers growing up and even into college. They gave me confidence, made the work interesting, and of course added … Read more
This year I sent a few swag bags to the Ankeny After Prom, and it got me thinking about a memory (a ripple effect) that happened at my Junior prom. Nostalgia is a powerful thing, isn’t’ it? This year I sent a few swag bags to the Ankeny After Prom, and it got me thinking … Read more
I believe that everything we say and do is a ripple, happy or crappy (our choice) and everything that we say and do can be felt by others. Maybe it’s a quick smile to the cashier at the grocery store, or a mentor that guides us in our career, or even the coffee we buy … Read more
What I realize though, is that going at a sloths pace from time-to-time can be a a good thing. I have gotten to see the world from a different angle, appreciate the little things, and think and dream a bit. I don’t know about you, but sometimes life just says, “Not today friend….” Recently I … Read more
Seven or eight years ago, my family started a joy calendar. We were working too much, way over scheduled, and were turning into cranky bitter people, you know the type. So, while enjoying a glass of wine one night, we realized that joy is our job and we started creating reasons to have fun and … Read more
Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/61-creating-a-conference-focused-on-connection-with/id1539714195?i=1000557994274&fbclid=IwAR3JKDFDkMvWt7H4USJYSDPZl–Z1IH-SXugr4uXX4u04Y0sJBmojCQvA6w Recently I podcasted (is that a word?) with Emily Steele on her podcast, Local to Legend. Feel free to take a listen (link above) The episode teaser includes: In this week’s podcast episode, Emily chats with Lisa Even, founder of Even Connection and corporate culture junkie turned entrepreneur. Lisa joins to share … Read more
