ATH News | May 2023 | Book

  Five Minute Gratitude Journal As a daily commuter traveling from Grand Rapids to Lansing, and long attempting to create a suitable, sustainable work-life balance, finding time to pour into myself is a challenging task. I’ve learned overtime that my 5-9 is far more important than my 9-5, but that time is precious and goes […]

ATH News | May 2023 | Interview

  Resiliency with Renee Beauford This quarter we are talking about resiliency with one of our panelists and long-time sponsors of MI ATHENA, Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Hastings’ President and CEO, Renee Beauford, sat down to provide us a look into her life, experiences and journey to the top — which undoubtedly included resiliency. Learn […]

ATH News | Feb. 2023 | Interview

  Tune into Leadership with Theresa Dubiel   This month, our team connected with MI ATHENA Board Member, Theresa Dubiel, senior VP of member experience and business development at one of our dedicated sponsors, Lake Trust. Discussing all things leadership, Theresa provides a glimpse into what this important topic means to her, the lessons she’s […]

ATH News | Feb. 2023 | Book

  Becoming ATHENA: Eight Principles of Enlightened Leadership If you don’t know much about MI ATHENA, or the ATHENA model in general — I’m glad you found your way here! The ATHENA Leadership Model (ALM), created by Michigander Martha Mayhood Mertz, is all about the characteristics and qualities that make-up an effective, motivational, and impactful leader […]