"Learning is a process not an event." -Elliot Masie Here is a story about my blinds business that may help you. Along with my leadership practice, I own and run a blinds business—shutters, blinds, and shades. We sell custom window fashions, meaning each product is...

"There is an ideal standard somewhere and only that matters and I cannot find it. Hence the aimlessness." -T.E. Lawrence I cut my teeth as a leader in the policy-rich U.S. Army. There seemed to be some written, binding regulation for everything we did. The Army is one...

This Veterans Day, join us in recognizing the contributions and sacrifices of women veterans with a meaningful gift: the “Women Proudly Served” Dog-Tag Pin or a “Woman Veteran” sticker. These special tokens honor the unique role of women in the armed forces, helping...

"You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it." Margaret Thatcher Sometimes the mission cannot fail. When I was an officer in the U.S. Army circa 2010, we had a serious problem with sexual harassment and assault. In several cases, a soldier was harassed or...

I’m excited to share some news with you! Over the years, I’ve learned that great leadership is personal—it’s about connecting with your team, leading with empathy, and sharing hard-earned lessons to help others grow. That’s why I’m launching Make it Personal! on...

ITA announced a series of new initiatives to advance U.S. competitiveness and trade in the digital economy. These initiatives will support policy advocacy in international engagements, provide tailored resources for U.S. businesses to leverage, and equip ITA’s digital...

ITA's Industry & Analysis business unit developed a new tool to explore trends in goods traded between individual U.S. states and specific global trading partners. For more granular insights on by-state trade with the world, including exporter profile and...

"If we don't change, we don't grow. If we don't grow, we aren't really living." Gail Sheehy I was an aide to a U.S. Army General years ago. We traveled quite a bit meeting with other Army senior leaders and visiting soldiers. At one particular base we frequented,...

Grow Your Digital Skill Set: Explore Course Offerings - Digital Economy Program University of Idaho Extension’s Digital Economy Program offers a broad range of courses to help Idahoans feel successful using technology in everyday life. Find out which course is right...

"If you tell people where (why) to go, but not how to get there, you'll be amazed at the results." George S. Patton Telling people what you want them to do is important. Telling them why you want them to do it is essential. I find many leaders miss this when crafting...

"An ounce of performance is worth pounds of promises." Mae West Talk is cheap. “I’m on it!” “Got it boss!” ‘Thumbs up’ emoji. How often have you heard or seen these things but not the follow up? Daily, in organizations, people – leaders and subordinates alike spout...

"Life is precious. Life is sacred. And it ought so to be observed." Gordon B. Hinckley My first experience with a hurricane was the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, Louisiana in 2005. I was a U.S. Army Major serving in the famed 82nd Airborne Division...

Our Founder, President, and Executive Director, Mindi Anderson, has recently been awarded the 2024 Woman of the Year! Our very own Founder, President, & Executive Director, Mindi Anderson, has recently been awarded the 2024 Woman of the Year from the Idaho...

"All people — all lives — are either in a crisis, coming out of a crisis, or headed for a crisis.” Andy Andrews I’m thinking of everyone affected by Hurricane Helene as I type this. This storm really packed a punch, and its full affects are yet to be felt as the storm...