Leading in Times of Challenge

The Leading Times of Challenge podcast series includes interviews with community leaders from across the DSM region who share their greatest accomplishments and their biggest challenges.


Leading in Times of Challenge with Rosalind Fox

July 21, 2021

Rosalind Fox shares tried-and-true strategies for leading her team through a crisis.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Elisabeth Buck

June 16, 2021

Elisabeth Buck discusses how she leans into guiding principles to lead through a crisis.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Sherri Nielsen

May 19, 2021

Sherri Nielsen continues to lead Easterseals Iowa through times of challenge with transparency.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Rob Denson

April 21, 2021

Rob Denson shares insight into leading a community college in DSM and how DMACC delivers quality education.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Jo Christine Miles

February 17, 2021

Jo Christine Miles shares how listening has helped her navigate her most challenging times.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Elizabeth Presutti

October 15, 2020

Elizabeth Presutti discusses Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Dr. Brad Buck

October 8, 2020

Dr. Brad Buck discusses leading in Waukee Community School District during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Miriam Erickson Brown

October 1, 2020

Miriam Erickson Brown discusses leading during times of challenge and advice for the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Eric Idehen

September 10, 2020

Eric Idehen shares challenges faced while running his orphanage in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Leading in Times of Challenge Podcast Top 10 Countdown: Part 2

August 20, 2020

Learn how DSM leaders persist during tough times with these popular Leading in Times of Challenge podcasts.

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Leading in Times of Challenge Podcast Top 10 Countdown: Part 1

August 18, 2020

Learn from Greater Des Moines (DSM) leaders by listening to the top 10 Leading in Times of Challenge podcasts.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Beth Shelton

August 13, 2020

Beth Shelton reflects on taking over the Girls Scouts of Greater Iowa organization back in 2016.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Deidre DeJear

August 6, 2020

Deidre DeJear offers leadership tips for times of challenge and how to find clarity by taking a step back.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Chris Conetzkey

August 4, 2020

Chris Conetzkey offers tips on leading during times of challenge, including on how to lead during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Suzanna De Baca

July 30, 2020

Suzanna De Baca shares ideas for how to lead during the COVID-19 pandemic and other times of challenge.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Jeff Russell

July 28, 2020

Jeff Russell shares ideas for leading in times of challenge, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Judge Romonda Belcher

July 23, 2020

Judge Romonda Belcher offers insight into her role as the first African American female judge in the state of Iowa.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Kyle Krause

July 21, 2020

Kyle Krause offers tips for community leaders dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Joni Ernst

July 16, 2020

Senator Joni Ernst shares leadership lessons that can be applied to the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Nora Everett

July 14, 2020

Nora Everett discusses leadership experience and offers tips for community leaders as they navigate COVID-19.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Greg Edwards

July 9, 2020

Greg Edwards offers leadership tips and shares lessons learned that can be applied to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Billi Hunt

July 7, 2020

Learn leadership lessons from Billi Hunt that can be applied to the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Li Zhao Mandelbaum

July 2, 2020

Li Zhao Mandelbaum shares leadership tips as she discusses lessons learned during her career.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Jamie Pollard

June 30, 2020

Jamie Pollard shares leadership experiences for those navigating obstacles due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Dr. Mary Chapman

June 25, 2020

Learn leadership lessons from Dr. Mary Chapman that can be applied to the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Senator Chuck Grassley

June 18, 2020

Senator Chuck Grassley offers leadership lessons learned that can be applied to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Nancy Mwirotsi

May 28, 2020

Nancy Mwirotsi offers leadership advice in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Dr. Teri Wahlig

May 26, 2020

Dr. Teri Wahlig shares leadership tips during COVID-19 for DSM community and business leaders.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Fred Buie

May 21, 2020

Keystone Electrical Manufacturing Company President Fred Buie talks leadership and overcoming challenges.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Cindy Axne

May 19, 2020

Congresswoman Cindy Axne offers leadership lessons learned that can be applied to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Kristi Knous

May 14, 2020

Kristi Knous reflects on times of challenge and how to move forward during a crisis like COVID-19.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Tony Dickinson

May 12, 2020

NCMIC Corporation President Tony Dickinson talks about business challenges and overcoming in the midst of COVID-19.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Jackie Norris

May 7, 2020

Jackie Norris discusses her road to CEO of Goodwill of Central Iowa and leadership challenges she's faced along the way.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Dave Busiek

May 5, 2020

Retired KCCI News Director Dave Busiek shares lessons he's learned and overcoming COVID-19.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Teree Caldwell-Johnson

April 30, 2020

Teree Caldwell-Johnson shares tips on overcoming obstacles in a leadership role as she discusses her career.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Gary Palmer

April 28, 2020

Prairie Meadows President and CEO Gary Palmer talks overcoming challenges and COVID-19.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Suku Radia

April 23, 2020

Retired Bankers Trust CEO Suku Radia discusses leadership challenges and lessons that can be applied to the COVID-19 crisis.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Rowena Crosbie

April 21, 2020

Tero International President Rowena Crosbie discusses challenges and lessons that can be applied to COVID-19.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Tom Mahoney

April 16, 2020

Retired CEO and current ITA Group Chair Tom Mahoney shares challenges and tips for leading a team through crisis.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Dan Houston

April 14, 2020

Principal Financial Group CEO Dan Houston talks about servant leadership, communications and more.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Ambassador Kenneth Quinn

April 9, 2020

Ambassador Kenneth Quinn discusses overcoming challenges and lessons that can be applied to COVID-19.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Gene Meyer

April 9, 2020

Greater Des Moines Partnership President Gene Meyer talks challenges and lessons that can be applied to COVID-19.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Larry Zimpleman

April 7, 2020

Retired Principal CEO Larry Zimpleman discusses challenges and lessons that can be applied to COVID-19.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Ambassador Terry Branstad

April 7, 2020

Ambassador Terry Branstad shares the challenges he's faced and lessons that can be applied to COVID-19.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Jay Byers

April 7, 2020

Greater Des Moines Partnership CEO Jay Byers discusses challenges and lessons that can be applied to COVID-19.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Dr. Angela Franklin

April 7, 2020

Des Moines University President Dr. Angela Franklin discusses challenges and lessons that can be applied to COVID-19.

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Leading in Times of Challenge with Jacquie Easley

March 17, 2020

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Jacquie Easley brings awareness to the importance of vaccination.

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