At the 2017 MIMA Summit, there was a lot to be inspired by. Working professionals, founders, and CEOs all shared their stories over the course of the day, and we couldn’t help but feel motivated to drive change in the workplace.
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After last night, we have reason to believe makers actually is short for movers and shakers. Twelve amazing women shared stories of celebration, inspiration and innovation in a series of five-minute talks, and it’s safe to say there was a buzz of possibility in the air afterward. In an effort to maintain the energy from the night, below are some key inspirations from each speaker.
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Do I stay or do I go now? This question might come up when contemplating your day job, a volunteer opportunity or even a relationship. When building a career, there will be times you decide to pass along the baton or pick it up; will you seek an internal promotion, or an outside opportunity?
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Target Creative and Marketing Operations, Senior Vice President, Tammy Redpath sat down to talk about authentic leadership. When stereotypes of leaders exist that include working separate from the group, sometimes being cold and unapproachable and not taking the time to get to know their team, what goes into using our authentic voice to lead? It’s about lifting each other up, showing up as a human, love, yes, LOVE and leading at times when it’s not easy.
Read MoreLast night at Mia, we opened the conversation to ALL. The panel of men has been in the works at MPLS MadWomen since the start of the organization. No questions were off limits "”not even the tough ones"”for Moderator, Jessica Nordell. At times things were tense, maybe even awkward, and the panelists? Slightly sweaty.
Read MoreI attended The Brand Lab Fearless Conversation Series on Wednesday, April 20. It happened to also be my birthday. Nothing like a little light discussion on race and retention in the workplace to say, wow, you're old!
Read MoreOver 200 people were in attendance last night when the 2016 Mpls MadWomen event series opened at Lakes & Legends Brewing Company. It was the first time an event has been held somewhere other than an agency. This year will be a year of many firsts for Mpls MadWomen. We're seeking larger venues to accommodate more people, sponsorship to make events possible and support from eager advocates to help share our mission.
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We were thrilled to gather a few amazing Millennial rockstars to share some amazing nuggets of wisdom with Students at this years AdFed Student Ad Summit. Mpls MadWoman Alex Steinman curated questions that got to the heart of the matter quickly, and the panel shared vulnerable anecdotes and amazing tweet worthy advice.
Read MoreMargaret Murphy, President of Olson was our speaker. She kicked things off with her earliest memory of successfully closing the deal. At the young age of 17, she convinced a fast-food restaurant to keep their soon to be closing drive-thru open under her supervision. Since then, she's built a career on mastering the art of selling and client services. Here are her 5 powerful ways to win, get what you want and #CloseTheDeal.
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