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Guest Opinion: Embrace the spirit of service

I’ve come to believe that every job – or near to it – is a customer service job, even if you don’t spend your days working retail, or if the term isn’t part of your …
By BPC Staff | Jun 6, 2016
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TED Talk: The Power of Introverts

Introversion expert Susan Cain explained a few years ago that quiet leaders bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated. Watch the video at LeanIn.org, shared last week on the group’s…
By BPC Staff | Jun 6, 2016
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Master your fear of delegating

  Fear of delegation can stem from making a request that may be ignored, or from a host of other issues. Susan Ritchie writes for Be Leaderly on the best ways to overcome our fears of delegating.…
By BPC Staff | Jun 6, 2016
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The unintended consequence of women on boards

BizWomen: A new study shows that the number of mergers and acquisitions a company makes can decrease when women are part of the executive decision-making process. University of Notre Dame professor Craig Crossland researched more…
By BPC Staff | Jun 6, 2016
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CREW Iowa uses national study to narrow some gaps

Women in commercial real estate have narrowed the pay gap with their male counterparts by a small degree, according to a study commissioned by CREW Network, an organization that represents women in a range of…
By KENT DARR | Jun 6, 2016
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Guest Opinion: Take time to slow down

BY BRIANNE FITZGERALD | Resource development director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa
Recently, I was forced to slow down.


In preparation for my inevitable slowdown, I panicked and tried to think of anything…
By BPC Staff | Jun 6, 2016
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Study: Female founders find success in crowdfunding

BY LIFT IOWA STAFF | @LiftIOWA


Crowdfunding might be the answer for women entrepreneurs seeking funding.

A study from New York University and the Wharton School found that women-only teams on crowdfunding platforms stood a…
By LIFT IOWA STAFF | Jun 6, 2016
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CREW Iowa uses national study to narrow some gaps

Women in commercial real estate have narrowed the pay gap with their male counterparts by a small degree, according to a study commissioned by CREW Network, an organization that represents women in a range of…
By KENT DARR | Jun 6, 2016
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June 9: TAI TechBrew

Host: Technology Association of Iowa
About: TAI will have tables set up by the live music at Fifth and Railroad in West Des Moines with Sumpin Doo performing at 6 p.m. Plan to arrive early …
By BPC Staff | Jun 3, 2016
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CEO of United Way of East Central Iowa retiring

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Lois Buntz has announced she is retiring at the end of this year as CEO of United Way of East Central Iowa. Buntz has led the nonprofit since 2005.…
By BPC Staff | Jun 3, 2016