BTM Winners - What we are reading

"The Lost Years" by Kristina Wandzilak
Written as a dual narrative, this is a mother and daughter's heartbreaking story of addiction and recovery, which was the premise of the TLC series "Addicted" that aired earlier this year. It scares the death out of me, as my children are nearing their teenage years. Suggested by Barb Oates

"Digital Fortress" by Dan Brown

The NSA's top cryptographer Susan Fletcher races against time to find the key to solve a secret code created by an NSA insider.  Along the way she learns of lies and deceit and is caught fighting for her life and the life of her lover all while trying to protect our country. Suggested by Heather Hipke

"Managing from the Heart" by Hyler Bracey and Jack Rosenblum. 

I like the message that effective leaders can be competent AND compassionate.

Suggested by LeAnn Talbot

"Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

I'm reading this book now and I can barely put it down! I love reading and watching "fictionalized" history, especially in this book since it centers on Chicago in the late 1800's and events that transpired around the creation of the World's Fair.

Suggested by Lisa Barroso

Recommended reading from several panelists at the WICT Leadership Conference in NYC September 13^th - 14^th.

·         Now, Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham and Donald O. Clifton

·         Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath

·         Career Warefare: 10 Rules for Building a Successful Personal Brand by David F. D'Alessandro

·         Women on Fire: 20 Inspiring Women Share Their Life Secrets by Debbie Phillips

·         The Little Black Book of Success: Laws of Leadership for Black Women by Elaine Meryl Brown

·         How Remarkable Women Lead: The Breakthrough Model for Work and Life by Joanna Barsh

·         Managing By The Numbers: A Complete Guide To Understanding And Using Your Company's Financials by Chuck Kremer

·         Smile & Move (a reminder to happily serve) by Sam Parker

·         The Little Book of Big Networking Ideas: A Guide to Expert Networking by Nadia Bilchik

·         Live Your Joy by Bonnie St. John

·         How Strong Women Pray by Bonnie St. John

Guy's Corner

by Scott Keiler

Sun Sep 12 vs. Lions W

Sun Sep 19 @ Cowboys 12PM L
Mon Sep 27 vs. Packers 7:30PM W

Sun Oct 3 @ Giants 7:20PM L

Sun Oct 10 @ Panthers 12PM W

Sun Oct 17 vs. Seahawks 12PM W

Sun Oct 24 vs. Redskins 12PM W

Sun Nov 7 @ Bills (Toronto) 12PM W

Sun Nov 14 vs. Vikings 12 PM W

Thu Nov 18 @ Dolphins 7:20PM L

Sun Nov 28 vs. Eagles 12PM W

Sun Dec 5 @ Lions 12PM L

Sun Dec 12 vs. Patriots 12PM L

Mon Dec 20 @ Vikings 7:30PM L

Sun December 26 vs. Jets 12PM W

Sun Jan 2 @ Packers 12PM L

Getting to know our members - Marci Pelzer, Time Warner Cable

As Vice President of Communications for Time Warner Cable - Wisconsin, Marci Pelzer is responsible for executing the company's statewide media relations strategy; employee communications program; community relations and investment strategy; and local programming including Sports32 and Wisconsin on Demand.

Marci brings more than 15 years of public, community and government affairs experience to this role.

Marci established her own public affairs firm in 2000, leading strategic communication programs for Milwaukee Irish Fest, the City of Milwaukee, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, among other clients. She has penned frequent articles for the Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee, the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the Chicago Herald. Most recently, Marci led a global work team of PR managers in 82 countries to drive global brand recognition of Manpower Inc.

Marci is a native of Columbus, Ohio, a graduate of Marquette University's journalism program and a resident of Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood.  In her spare time she enjoys travel, golf, reading, trivia and active civic participation.

Fun Facts:

1.       What is the one show you watch every week?  Mad Men

2.       What leadership book are you currently touting?  Switch:  How to Change Things When Change is Hard by Chip and Dan Heath.  I also love all the Malcolm Gladwell books, which are written in a similar style.

3.       Do you have any vacation plans?  I am hoping to visit The Mouse in February.

4.       Who is your favorite sports team?  It's a tie between Brewers baseball and Marquette basketball.

5.       What was your most embarrassing moment? I've had every possible wardrobe malfunction.

6.    What is your most memorable advice from a boss?  "Do what you love and the money will follow."