Hey everybody! This week, I am discussing conflicts in the workplace! Conflicts are disagreements that come from differences in opinions or perspectives. But are all conflicts bad? Absolutely not. Let’s discuss further… There are two types of conflicts: constructive and deconstructive. Constructive Conflicts Constructive conflicts, according to Peaceful Leaders Academy, are “not about avoiding disagreements but embracing them with a solution-focused mindset.” These conflicts are beneficial ones. They help bring in other people’s perspectives you may not have thought about or considered. With these conflicts, all parties involved need to be willing to listen to the opposing perspective(s). Being able…
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Hey everybody! I am ending this week with the final interview for Her Leadership Mindset! I reached out to Faith and Four Letter Words in hopes of getting their perspective on women in leadership roles/the work environment in general, and I was intrigued by the response. “Faith and Four Letter Words is an unapologetically real look at surviving the boys’ club, Perfect Polly and motherhood all while living in a glass fishbowl.” Amanda Goodman and Tara Thomas are the ones being the platform, and I got the chance to collaborate with Tara. Let’s get into the article… Through your events…
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Hey everyone! This week is part two of Sheri Treu’s interview! As mentioned last time, Sheri is the Manager of Organizational Development at Menasha Corporation, where she has worked for 32 years. While at Menasha Corporation she helped create a program called LEAF, which I’ll discuss in this article. Let’s dive in… How do you ensure that the leadership programs you develop or facilitate are inclusive and supportive of everyone at all levels? Sheri mentioned that they have programs that “are specific to an audience because they need to be and others are open to those that want to learn.”…
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Hi everyone!! We are ending this week with another interview! I interviewed Sheri Treu, who is the Manager of Organizational Development at Menasha Corporation. She has provided me with information regarding how leadership development has impacted her work environment over her career. She has worked for Menasha Corporation for 32 years and helped design a cultural transformation program for one of their subsidiaries, ORBIS. This role tasked her with designing, developing, and implementing a program called LEAF, which I’ll discuss in part two. Let’s get into the interview… How would you describe your leadership philosophy, and how do you apply…
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Hi everyone! This week, I want to dive deeper into work-life balance, stress, and stress management. Last week, I interviewed Brooke MacTaggart about how she manages running her own business, being a mom, and life in general. Check out the article here: Managing The Balance: A Business Owner’s Take on Work & Life Now, let’s dive into this week’s topic! Work-Life Balance When you think about your job, does it stress you out or cause anxiety? Or does your personal life take up all of your attention? Then please, keep reading. Everyone is encouraged to find a healthy balance…
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Hi everybody! This week on Her Leadership Mindset, we are discussing work-life balance! I wanted to interview a business owner to provide readers with a more real-life perspective on this topic. So, with that being said, let’s meet Brooke MacTaggart! Brooke is a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner who founded Rooted Pediatric Healthcare in Manchester, Iowa. She has experience in pediatric intensive care along with case management. Brooke is a dedicated provider who is trained in both functional and traditional medicine focusing on transforming healthcare for local families. Fun fact: Brooke is the sole pediatric healthcare provider in Delaware County! Let’s…
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Hey everybody! This week, we are discussing different leadership styles. Below are a few types of leadership we learned about last semester at UNI. I wanted to highlight the four styles that stuck with me the most. However, there are a few others that I am not mentioning, which does not mean they are not important. I just want to discuss the following four since I think they are the most popular within the business world. Let’s dive in! The following styles are in no particular order. Transformational Leadership Transformational leaders are those who want to bring a change to…
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Hi everyone! This week on Her Leadership Mindset, we are discussing leadership vs management! This is one of my favorite topics to discuss, so let’s dive in. What’s The Difference? One of my pet peeves in business is when people use the words ‘leadership’ and ‘management’ interchangeably. Yes, they overlap some of the time in business and life. However, they are very different. For starters, I want to provide you with the definition of leadership and management. According to Oxford Languages, leadership is “the action of leading a group of people or an organization.” Now, let’s contrast that with their…
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Hey everyone! So happy you are here! My name is Brea, the founder and author behind Her Leadership Mindset! I am currently a junior at the University of Northern Iowa, double majoring in Organizational Leadership and Advertising and Digital Media. After my undergraduate, I plan on pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in the fall of 2026. My career goal is to become a Leadership/Management Consultant. This blog is not only a class assignment, but also to share my passion for leadership with other women in the business world. In my work experience, I have seen different forms…