AAUW-Iowa eNetwork members respond to questions posed during meetings. These lists provide a summary of the responses:
Advice to Young Leaders: What one trait would you emphasize if you were in a position to train young women leaders?
- Be Assertive & Competent
- Be Well-Organized
- Listen to the People You Interact With
- Develop Self-Confidence
- Be an Active Listener
- Be Persistent
- Observe the Movers/Shakers in Your Work
- Observe the Strengths of Women who can be Your Role Models
What to Say to Prospective Members: What would you emphasize when talking to a prospective member about AAUW?
- AAUW’s Public Policy — what they promote for change
- Campus Leadership Programs
- Relationships You Can Make With Other Women
- Salary Negotiation Training and Pay Equity Emphasis
- Legal Advocacy
- Member Leadership — experiences and the people you meet
- Research
- Educational Funding Awards & STEM Education
- Global Connections — ways of bringing together women from many areas of the world