Author Archives for Sue Hawkes

Client Appreciation Party

Published on June 2, 2016 Written by

We are excited to celebrate with you at our Client Appreciation Party! Here’s a teaser, skippers!  

Lift Each Other Up

Published on May 18, 2016 Written by

A few weeks ago I had the privilege of attending Minnesota Monthly’s “Conversations on Tap” series, the theme being “Working Women Fight for Equality.” My boss, Sue Hawkes, was presenting on the panel and I was excited to attend. We walked into the LynLake Brewery (after only a brief complaint about the parking situation) and… View Article

A Higher Sense for Helping People

Published on May 3, 2016 Written by

I enjoyed interviewing Amelia Mata of Hennepin Home Health Care for my “Inspiring Women” column in Minnesota Business magazine. Read how Amelia uses her business to help others every day. “Amelia Mata leads a purpose-driven life. She grew up in the family business, Hennepin Home Health Care (HHHC), a Medicare-certified home health care agency her… View Article

Voices of WEE Women

Published on April 27, 2016 Written by

We had a fabulous time at the WPO Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD a few weeks ago. Through our Women’s Entrepreneurial Experience (WEE) program, we were able to sponsor three young women to attend the conference. The conference was filled with great content, connections, and bonding (the picture above shows a sing-along from the bar!). Featured… View Article

“Decide!” eBook by Gino Wickman

Published on April 19, 2016 6:18 pm Written by

We are excited to feature the eBook “Decide!” by EOS founder Gino Wickman.   “THE ONLY REASON YOU HAVE A PROBLEM IS THAT YOU HAVEN’T MADE A DECISION. Many leaders are frozen with uncertainty, which holds their companies back from achieving their full potential. Leaders struggle with two challenges when trying to make good decisions:… View Article

Marriage Counseling for Business, Rocket Fuel for Success

Published on April 11, 2016 Written by

Client Highlight: Clockwork “The Visionary lives in possibility, the Integrator lives in probability.” – Jill Young, EOS Implementer Nancy Lyons and Meghan McInerny have always had a special partnership. As leaders of Clockwork’s team, Nancy and Meghan believe their complimentary styles are one of the company’s greatest assets. Clockwork is an interactive design and technology… View Article

Conversations for Effective Action

Published on April 11, 2016 Written by

Conversations for Effective Action In your work, and in your life away from work, you participate in conversations. People speak, and people listen. But more is happening than appears; promises are made, requests are made, invitations are issued, proposals for new projects are presented. Things happen in conversations. In fact, it is in conversations that… View Article

WEE Goes to Baltimore!

Published on April 5, 2016 Written by

We are excited to announce that through our program, the Women’s Entrepreneurial Experience (WEE), three young women have received scholarships to attend the WPO Annual Conference this week in Baltimore, MD. This conference is an international gathering of female business owners who join together to reconnect, network and learn. Our three winners, Bobbi Hansen, Hannah… View Article

The Line Between Learning and Leading is a Thin One

Published on March 30, 2016 Written by

I was honored to interview Kay Phillips, former co-owner and President of ATEK Companies, for my column in Minnesota Business magazine. From high school basketball captain to business owner, Kay has been leading her whole life. She draws her leadership skills from her vast career experience and credentials, yet it is her practice of continuous… View Article

Why Networking Matters As a Young Person

Published on March 27, 2016 Written by

As a young professional I sometimes feel intimidated when attending networking events. I almost always feel underdressed (even when I’m not) and somehow manage to trip or lose my nametag without fail. At times I’ve wondered what the point is since I don’t bring in clients for our business or know many people yet.  After… View Article

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