Archive for December 2017
NOTEBOOK: Whitson: Female role models help women pursue NASA careers
Record-breaking astronaut Peggy Whitson was in Iowa last week to speak to classes and to headline a gala for the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. I interviewed her briefly at the Iowa Historical Building, near …
Read MoreKramer: Opportunity to make positive change is ‘huge’
After a lifelong career in human resources and advocating for women in the workplace, Ambassador Mary Kramer is beginning her next task to ensure one of Iowa’s most public workplaces is safe and professional for …
Read MoreOpinion: Lessons for the next generation of female leaders
By Julie Fidler Dixon | Retired CEO, On With Life
Retiring after 45 years in the rehabilitation field, I know one thing that has changed markedly in the workplace is the empowerment of women. While no …
IWLC announces new speakers for 2018 conferences
Cy Wakeman, Tamron Hall and Jeffrey Tobias Halter are among those who will speak at several 2018 conferences hosted by Iowa Women Lead Change. Wakeman, an expert in “reality-based” leadership, will speak at the Dubuque …
Read MoreFemCity Des Moines among fastest-growing chapters in U.S., world
In less than one year, FemCity Des Moines has more than 100 business members, placing it among the fastest-growing chapters of the international group. According to a news release sent by FemCity Des Moines, the …
Read MoreOne in five small businesses is run by women
CNNMoney: Women are opening up new small businesses at a faster pace than men. But they’re facing higher hurdles to making them successful than their male counterparts. About one in five small businesses are majority female-owned, …
Read MoreFeb 10, 2018: Southeast Iowa STEM Festival
Host: University of Iowa and Kirkwood Community College
About: The Southeast Regional Hub is partnering with local community leaders and educators to host an engaging festival to expose students to the fields of science, technology, …
SPEAK UP: How to let go at the end of the workday
Many people have difficulty disengaging from their jobs at the end of the workday. According to a seven-year study on workers’ performance, an inability to make this break between professional and personal time ranked among …
Read MoreSPEAK UP: How female entrepreneurs can beat investors’ gender bias
Dana Kanze, co-founder of Moonit Labs in New York, analyzed six years of startup pitch competitions and found that 67 percent of the questions posed to male entrepreneurs were promotion-focused, while 66 percent of the …
Read MoreLift IOWA – In Case You Missed It: 12-11-17
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Liz Price has been named branch manager of the Coldwell Banker real estate office in Altoona, where she has been assistant manager since spring. Price is a St. Louis-area native and attended Lewis and …
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