Embark on a journey of empowerment and advocacy with Jennifer Dirks, the dynamic President and CEO of Tempo, Wisconsin's largest women's professional group. She leads Tempo's impactful mission, providing a thriving space for women's professional growth.
Guided by the powerful mantra, "The world moves when women rise," Jennifer passionately champions women's causes and encourages a spirit of mutual support among them. Tempo shines in its focus on cultivating emerging leaders. It nurtures leadership potential through coaching, sponsorship, and mentoring avenues, propelling women forward in their careers.
Tune in to hear the heartwarming story of an individual whose grant application was matched by her employer, driven by their alignment with Tempo's transformative mission. Listen to Jennifer highlight Tempo's commitment to inclusivity, ensuring that every member feels a sense of belonging and that diverse voices are welcomed at all levels. Don't miss this empowering episode, where Jennifer shares her dedication to uplifting women, fostering leadership, and driving positive change through Tempo.
Episode Highlights:
03:05 - I think there are so many times that women have that tendency or maybe there's that stereotype that we don't support one another. But this is really a true meaning of helping one another rise. And the world can only be a better place when we continue to lift those and advocate for those around us.
07:51 - They are the rising stars. They are the next generation. They're the future generation of leaders. So, they are advanced in their career. They're probably middle management type of leaders, maybe not yet–just on the cusp of that executive leadership.
14:19 - I recognized that the brand and the evolution of our organization wasn't representative of the community in which we lived and were serving. And so, it was really important to me, not only from a diversity and a sense of belonging for all of our members, to ensure that that was happening, but it was diversity of thought. It was diversity of industry.
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Guest Bio:
Jennifer Dirks is the first President and CEO of Tempo as of 2014. Dirks is a communications and public relations executive with more than 20 years of corporate and agency experience with business-to-business and business-to-consumer markets. Dirks also spent more than a decade as a television news reporter and producer in various newsrooms across the Midwest. She currently serves on the Board of PEARLS for Teen Girls, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and the Medical College of Wisconsin Physicians Board. She spent nine years on the Milwaukee Art Museum Friends of Art Board. She is an adjunct instructor for Marquette University and an active member of Professional Dimensions and Milwaukee Women inc. She volunteers her time with Big Brothers, Big Sisters and the Lakefront Festival of Art. Dirks was named a 'Woman of Influence' and a 'Power Broker' by the Milwaukee Business Journal.
