A friend once told me, “If you aren’t failing, then you aren’t stretching yourself enough.”

Like a scientist, I observed, tweaked in the “lab,” and kept moving forward. A friend once told me, “If you aren’t failing, then you aren’t stretching yourself enough.” I now freely permit myself to experiment. That’s how Rising Tides started! I saw potential and thought it might work, so I took a risk and made … Read more

What is one thing you wish you had learned in college that would have been helpful?

Teaching at Drake University has been awesome, and as we’re winding things down, I’ve been thinking about how my students amaze me. Over the semester, my students learned about things like: – The power of their network and why the people they know really matter over the course of their careers – Their Ripple Effect … Read more

It NEVER fails: those who attend Rising Tides bring the magic of connection and collaboration!

It’s also NOT too early (or late ha) to sign up for the one in April. If this has been on your bucket list, or someone sent this to you, and you have no idea what I’m talking about, click here https://keap.page/ou927/4-25-24-rising-tides-des-moines.html It’s been two weeks since Rising Tides, and I’m still mentally swimming in … Read more

“In a world of algorithms, hashtags, and followers, know the true importance of human connection.”

I am a firm believer that connection makes the world go round! And though technology is pretty amazing, nothing beats a true in person connection. “In a world of algorithms, hashtags, and followers, know the true importance of human connection.” I am a firm believer that connection makes the world go round! And though technology … Read more

I will be at the NICC 2023 Administrative Support + Staff Day!

We’ll talk all about how to: Celebrate, Build Culture, Communicate, and how to stay Resilient! Tomorrow, I will be at the NICC 2023 Administrative Support + Staff Day! I’ll be leading a session on having a Good Ripple Effect. This will be a day of celebration but also a boost for their continued leadership development. … Read more

I’m beyond excited to speak at EncourgerCON tomorrow!

Mitch Matthews is hosting a phenomenal event designed for the encouragers – coaches, speakers, and content creators to reach the people they are called to help, grow a business with solid revenue, and fit in rest along the way. I’m beyond excited to speak at EncourgerCON tomorrow! Mitch Matthews is hosting a phenomenal event designed … Read more