Archive for March 2019
Guest opinion: The simple secret to reading (and leading) the room
By Angel West | Trial attorney, Nyemaster Goode
Being a boss is not the same as being a leader. A boss gives orders. A leader listens and persuades her audience to follow.
Every time you walk into …
Read MoreGuest opinion: Learning leadership through business
By Becky Blaalid | Student, Iowa State University
It is a great time for young women to be in business.
As a senior at Iowa State University, not only am I counting down the days to …
Nominate an Iowa change-maker for Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame, Christine Wilson medal
Nominations are due April 1 for this year’s inductees to the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame and Christine Wilson Medal for Equality and Justice. The Hall of Fame honor is designed to recognize Iowa women …
Read MoreYWCA recognizes 10 at Women of Achievement ceremony
Iowa State Daily: Ten women were honored by the YWCA Ames — ISU chapter for their work within the community at the group’s annual Women of Achievement Awards Ceremony. This year’s awards recognized women from categories …
Read MoreManufacturing Institute honors Schmitt
Mason City Globe Gazette: The Manufacturing Institute honored Emily Schmitt with its Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Award, recognizing “women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and …
Read MoreApril 5: First Friday
Host: Iowa Center for Economic Success
About: Each First Friday, attendees will hear the stories of savvy, successful business owners and entrepreneurs. In a laid-back environment, catch words of wisdom from women and men who …
April 12: LEAP #2 – Mindfulness for Productivity
About: The second event of the 2019 Leadership and Education Advancement Pipeline will focus on mindfulness for productivity, and will feature speaker Kevin Pokorny of Pokorny Consulting. The cost to attend is $35 for chamber …
Read MoreIn Case You Missed It – Lift IOWA: 3-25-19
IOWA
Barb Rohwer, Nancy McDowell and Sherri Bootsma do not make a big deal about their roles as female leaders in O’Brien County government, yet their roles have historical significance. N’West Iowa Review
A group is …
Read MoreOn The Rise: 3-25-19
Amanda Nuzum (pictured)
Blank Park Zoo
Promoted to vice president/chief development officer Des Moines
Anne Shimerdla
Blank Park Zoo
Promoted to president/chief operating officer
Des Moines
Bailey Lose
Bankers Trust Co.
Promoted to retail investment …
April 6: Bubble Ball
Host: ChildServe
About: Designers, artists and other creative professionals debut their bubble wrap creations as part of a themed runway show production and a gallery of stationary designs. Attendees are treated to a delicious meal …