by Kelsea Rounds | Sep 6, 2017 | Career
Art was never a particular passion for Judith Hayner. During her undergrad art history class at Eastern Michigan University, the professor asked her and five other students to stay after class one day. They had just taken an exam, and she thought, “Did I...
by Kelsea Rounds | May 31, 2017 | Career
West Michigan is shining a bit brighter, thanks to the dynamic talent, spirit and intellect of local women (and men) honored at West Michigan Woman’s first-ever Brilliance Awards. On April 26, we honored those who excel in their careers, are committed to...
by Kelsea Rounds | Jan 11, 2017 | Career
Leadership development is a lifelong quest; it’s an art, a discipline, a balance of many traits. One challenge for leaders is how to be authentic in the difficult situations we face each day. The dictionary defines “authentic” as “not false or...
by Kelsea Rounds | Dec 28, 2016 | Profile
If someone had told Amna Seibold 30 years ago that she would be mayor of East Grand Rapids, she would’ve said, “No. Not me.” After graduating from Albion College with a degree in biology, Seibold wasn’t certain which direction her career would...
by Kelsea Rounds | Jun 15, 2016 | Financial
For women in the workplace, highlighting your natural strengths is key. Whether you’ve just started your career or you’re a seasoned professional, establishing yourself as a strong leader at work can boost your ability to achieve success in the short term...