Owning it with Michelle Bates: Leading with Empathy

Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Michelle Bates, Founder and CEO of SkyPrairie Inc. She is a transformational business and technology executive with more than 25 years of experience across multiple industries and market segments. Michelle has a strong commitment to her community and is engaged in philanthropic work. She supports the LGBTQ+ Clinic at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, One Iowa, Shelter House and the Englert Theatre. In addition she coaches and mentors students at the University of Iowa’s John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and regularly mentors women in technology and business.On today's episode, Michelle discusses her leadership journey, what it's like being a woman in tech, and how tech has and will impact our world. Follow Women Lead Change on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit wlcglobal.org for more information. Own It! from Women Lead Change is sponsored by Iowa State University's Ivy College of Business.Support the show

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You say “stubborn," we say determined. You say “quiet," we say deliberate. You say “outspoken," we say passionate. You say “bossy," we say… #ownit. The most courageous female leaders have been called a lot of things. But what can keep some down, only propels the best forward. They own it all. Join Women Lead Change CEO Tiffany O’Donnell as she digs deeper into the power of the stories these women tell themselves. Each one with a perspective that may be just what you need, when you need it. Tactical, informative, and inspirational. How will you #OwnIt? This podcast features thought leaders, industry experts, CEOs, and senior leaders who recognize the imperative to advance women leaders at all levels. Topics range from personal interviews to tactical development insights around issues like gender intelligence, male allyship, emotional intelligence, and executive presence.