Risk vs. Reward: Would you ride a mechanical bull? 

I was speaking at a conference in Dallas and arrived early enough to attend a conference mixer, the first night’s networking party. Imagine walking into a huge conference center ballroom, brightly decorated with a State Fair theme, and a thousand people in attendance. Bright lights, vendor booths, corn dogs and cocktails. And tucked between the popcorn stand and one of

#RealLifeWonderWoman — Meet Rosetta Carrington Lue

Rosetta Carrington Lue is both a survivor and a leader. Personally, she is an ambassador and spokesperson for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign, having suffered a heart attack herself. Professionally, she’s a pioneer in the field of Government Customer Experience Management and currently serves as CEO and Founder of RCL Customer Experience Solutions. Prior to her

#RealLifeWonderWoman — Meet Alexandria Freel

Have you ever met someone who exudes joy? A person who oozes positive energy and makes you feel good just being around her? Well, that’s the first impression I had when I first met today’s #RealLifeWonderWoman. We were introduced when I spoke at a women in business event, and her positive energy was palpable. I must add that I found

#RealLifeWonderWoman — Meet Judi Kroeker

I first met today’s #RealLifeWonderWoman at summer camp. I was eleven. She was twelve. At Swan Lake Christian camp in Viborg, South Dakota, we became friends. We swam, hiked, worshipped, crafted, toasted marshmallows, and sang together–returning each summer through our high school years. Over time, we eventually lost touch, but were reunited nearly two decades later when our daughter Brooke

Party like it’s 2019!

As you know, Wonder-FULL (my latest book) officially launched last month. And those of you who know me know I love a good party. So party…we did! A fun collection of very special colleagues, clients and friends all gathered to celebrate in the beautiful space of Modernwell in Minneapolis. We ate. Oh, man, did we eat! Thanks to amazing catering

#RealLifeWonderWoman — Meet Kara Jorvig

Today’s #RealLifeWonderWoman has been named one of the top 25 women in business, in North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota. Kara Jorvig is passionate about encouraging others to reach their full potential and is the founder and CEO of Allegro Group, a relationship-driven professional search and business-advisory firm. We caught up with Kara and are excited to share her perspectives, passions

#RealLifeWonderWoman — Meet Lindsey Jones

It was at the first night of a conference in Las Vegas at a party on the rooftop of the Palms when I met Lindsey, today’s #RealLifeWonderWoman. We chatted over canapés and Prosecco. I learned that she’s been married for 12 years to an active duty Marine, SSgt named Bryan, who is a GySgy select. (For you non-military friends, that is