Posts by lburt
On the Move Spotlight: Tom Troy
What initially sparked your interest in your current field or industry?
Right after college, I was fortunate to land a job as a commercial underwriter trainee. That became a 35-year journey, and I’ve loved every …
Giving Back 2026
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On the Move Spotlight: Trina Flack
What are you most proud of professionally right now?
I’m extremely proud of the work that Catch Des Moines is doing and the impact we have on this community. Our team works day in and …
Care Beyond the Chart: Why community health depends on more than clinical care
Every day at Broadlawns, care begins long before a diagnosis—and continues long after a patient leaves the hospital.
I see it in quiet moments most people never notice. A mother holding her newborn, uncertain how …
Read MoreRevolutionizing Aging: A Call to Rethink What’s Possible
At WesleyLife, we believe aging should be defined by possibility, purpose, and connection, not by outdated assumptions or limiting stereotypes. Yet ageism remains one of the most socially accepted forms of bias, shaping how people …
Read MoreLasting Legacy 2025
Made In Iowa: From Donor to Delivery – The Complex Manufacturing Behind LifeServe Blood Center
LifeServe Blood Center CEO Stacy Sime joins Leisa for a powerful conversation about leading one of the most mission-critical organizations in healthcare. Serving 175 hospitals across Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Illinois, LifeServe operates in …
Read MoreOn the Move Spotlight: Wendy Mihm-Herold
What are you most proud of professionally right now?
A Silent Shift into Decline
BY ROWENA CROSBIE, president, Tero International
We’re more connected than ever. Yet real connection is harder to come by. In a world increasingly dominated by screens and speed, interpersonal skills are silently shifting into decline. …
Read MoreA Top Workplace in Des Moines. Trusted nationwide.
At American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company®, we believe trust is earned through relationships, not transactions. That belief shapes everything we do, from helping individuals protect their retirement income to helping our team members develop …
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