TEMPO Milwaukee's Emerging Women Leaders Quarterly Newsletter
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Summer 2018 TEMPO Milwaukee’s Emerging Women Leaders Quarterly Newsletter Emerging Women Leaders, I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. TABLE OF CONTENTS The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid! Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn’t mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can still raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by UPCOMING EVENTS ........... 2 istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig! PAST EVENTS ....................... 7 Indeed, our minds are truly amazing, and this could not be more evident in the success EWL has demonstrated as individuals but also as a whole. It is essential to continue to combine our phenomenal powers to execute these EMERGING WOMEN two calls for action: LEADERS IN THE NEWS......... 11 1. Registration is OPEN – 3rd Annual Professional Development Workshop on Sept. 21 COMMITTEE MEMBER • FREE to all EWL members – complete your registration today (more SPOTLIGHT ........................... 13 info on page 4). • $75 for guests - continue to encourage coworkers and friends to join us for an action-packed day. I TO I MENTORING • Sponsorship opportunities are still available. PROGRAM .......................... 15 2. Get ready for 2019 EWL nominations! • Consider nominating someone who fits the criteria and who would ANNOUNCEMENTS ............ 16 benefit from participation in EWL. • Meet individually with potential candidates and share your EWL ADDITIONAL INFO .............. 17 experience • Invite interested candidates to upcoming events. • Keep an eye out for important documents and deadlines. The nomination period will open in October. As we find ourselves mid-way through summer being pulled in several directions, personally and professionally, we thank you for making EWL one of your priorities. With your continued commitment this organization proves to be the hub for Milwaukee’s bright future. We look forward to connecting with you at upcoming events. Knid Rgedars, Your EWL Leadership Co-chairs Emerging Women Leaders - EWL Group @TEMPOMilwaukee @TEMPOMilwaukee TEMPO Milwaukee TEMPO Milwaukee Janine Emmer Katie Rasoul Katie Richter Denise Thomas Associated Bank Team Awesome Aurora Health The Effective Care Communication Coach LLC Remember to check the TEMPO Milwaukee website upcoming regularly for the most up-to-date schedule of events via the 2018 Master Calendar. events EWL Explores at Camp Wandawega Hosted by the EWL Engagement Committee August 11th – 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Camp Wandawega; W5453 Lake View, Elkhorn, WI 53121 Visiting Camp Wandawega is an immersion into the “old-school camp experience” with its unique, vintage style cabins, tipis and lodges, overlooking the beautiful lake. This historic camp site encourages campers to “reconnect by disconnecting,” by maintaining the look and feel of the simpler times in which the camp was founded. Join fellow EWLers for the second installment of EWL Explores for a Saturday full of exploration, fascinating history and breathtaking views during an exclusive tour of the grounds, including visits to the main lodge, treehouse, a-frame, tipis and more. Guests are welcome! EWL Explores at Zimmerman Architectural Studios + Social at City Lights Brewery Hosted by the EWL Engagement and Events Committees August 23rd – 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Zimmerman Architectural Studios; 2122 W. Mt. Vernon Ave. City Lights Brewery; 2200 W. Mt. Vernon Ave. The Engagement and Events Committees have joined forces to bring together EWL Explores and EWL’s quarterly socials for an exclusive guided tour at Zimmerman Architectural Studios, recent winner of ‘the coolest office space in Milwaukee’ awarded by the Milwaukee Business Journal. Zimmerman’s President, Dave Stroik, will lead attendees through the space during a guided tour followed by a happy hour social with fellow EWLers at Zimmerman’s neighbor, City Lights Brewery. Attendees are encouraged to attend one or both portions of this event. REGISTER AT TEMPOMILWAUKEE.ORG 2 upcoming events September Professional Development Series The People Factor: Implementing Change in your Organization Led by Amy Sonnenberg & Jennifer Pieper September 14th – 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The University Club of Milwaukee; 924 E. Wells St. In today’s business world, change management is an essential skill and it requires engaging people Amy Sonnenberg Jennifer Pieper across an organization. At the next Professional Employee Consultant, Development Series, join us for an interactive Experience Leader, JPieper Consulting workshop on change management led by Amy Bader Rutter Sonnenberg of Bader Rutter and Jennifer Pieper of JPieper Consulting. By focusing on how to engage people to make change happen, they’ll share the theory behind change management, real-world examples and strategies for success. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of change management and a personal action plan to implement change in their organizations. Mystery Volunteer Bus Hosted by the Community Involvement Committee October 6th – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Surprise location! The Community Involvement Committee is bringing a fun new volunteer opportunity to EWL with the Mystery Volunteer Bus! This half-day of service is just like previous EWL volunteer opportunities except for the added surprise of not knowing where exactly you will be volunteering for the day. Enough details will be provided regarding what to wear, bring, etc. for you to be comfortable and ready for the day’s work. The location will remain a mystery until the bus arrives! Register now to claim your seat on the bus. REGISTER AT TEMPOMILWAUKEE.ORG 3 upcoming events 3rd Annual Professional Development Workshop REGISTER AT TEMPOMILWAUKEE.ORG 4 TEMPO MILWAUKEE’S 13TH ANNUAL LEADERSHIP EVENT REGISTER NOW! FEATURING: Jenny Fleiss, Co-Founder, Rent the Runway PREMIER SPONSOR: Spark the Innovator in You 13TH ANNUAL LEADERSHIP EVENT OCTOBER 11, 2018 | PFISTER HOTEL More than ever, businesses and leadership teams across all industries are encouraged to think differently to remain relevant, competitive and ahead of the curve. While reflecting on the successes and challenges she’s faced as an entrepreneur, Jenny Fleiss will share upcoming advice on how to spark the innovator in you and think outside the box to make transformative change happen. Attendees will be inspired to approach their work through events an entrepreneurial lens and refine skills they already possess SCHEDUAL: 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. | Registration & Networking 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. | Breakfast & Program 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. | Female Entrepreneurs Marketplace TICKETS: Individuals $100 OR Table of 8 $1,000 13th Annual Leadership Event Additional sponsorship opportunities available at tempomilwaukee.org/leadership-event. TEMPO MILWAUKEE’S 13TH ANNUAL LEADERSHIP EVENT ABOUT JENNY FLEISS | Co-Founder, Rent the Runway Jenny recently started Code Eight, the first portfolio company within Walmart’s startup incubator. As CEO and Co-Founder of Code Eight, she leads a team focused on developing highly-personalized, one-to-one shopping experiences. Jenny co-founded Rent the Runway, a business that has transformed the retail industry by making designer clothing rentals a convenient and accessible luxury experience for millions of women. During her REGISTER NOW! time at Rent the Runway, Jenny wore many different hats, serving as President, Head of Logistics, Head of Business Development and Head of Special FEATURING: Jenny Fleiss, Projects. Jenny remains a Rent the Runway board member and advisor. Co-Founder, Rent the Runway Jenny has been honored with numerous recognitions including: Inc. PREMIER SPONSOR: Magazine’s “30 Under 30”; Fortune Magazine’s “40 Under 40” and “Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs”; and Fast Company’s “Most Influential Women in Technology”. Prior to Rent the Runway, Jenny worked at Lehman Brothers and Morgan Stanley as part of their Strategic Planning Groups. She earned her MBA from Harvard Business School and graduated Cum Laude from Yale University. She is Co-Founder of the RTR Foundation, a proud advisor to several female-founded startups, serves on the advisory board of the HBS Startup Studio and is a guest lecturer at Yale, Princeton, NYU, Columbia and Harvard Business School. She currently resides in New York City with her husband and three children. Spark the Innovator in You 13TH ANNUAL LEADERSHIP EVENT OCTOBER 11, 2018 | PFISTER HOTEL More than ever, businesses and leadership teams across all industries are encouraged to think differently to remain relevant, competitive and ahead of the curve. While reflecting on the successes and challenges she’s faced as an entrepreneur, Jenny Fleiss will share advice on how to spark the innovator in you and think outside the box to make transformative change happen. Attendees will be inspired to approach their work through an entrepreneurial lens and refine skills they already possess SCHEDULE:SCHEDUAL: 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. | Registration & Networking 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. | Breakfast & Program 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. | Female Entrepreneurs Marketplace TICKETS:TICKETS: Individuals $100 OR Table of 8 $1,000 Additional sponsorship opportunities available at tempomilwaukee.org/leadership-event. ABOUT JENNY FLEISS | Co-Founder, Rent the Runway Jenny recently started Code Eight, the first portfolio company within Walmart’s startup incubator. As CEO and Co-Founder of Code Eight, she leads a team focused on developing highly-personalized, one-to-one shopping experiences. Jenny co-founded Rent the Runway, a business that has transformed the retail industry by making designer clothing rentals a convenient and accessible luxury experience for millions of women. During her time at Rent the Runway, Jenny wore many different hats, serving as President, Head of Logistics, Head of Business Development and Head of Special Projects. Jenny remains a Rent the Runway board member and advisor. Jenny has been honored with numerous recognitions including: Inc.