Bite Sized Learning is a professional development series where attendees learn about various topics applicable to entrepreneurs and small businesses, community organizations, and large corporations. Attendees are invited to join over breakfast and coffee to learn about techniques aimed at helping their business thrive. All sessions run from 8:30-9:30 AM, and provide a light breakfast and coffee. Click the “Register Now” button to register.
Thursday, September 11 - AI in Social Media with Chris Snider, Associate Professor at Drake University
Snider returns to the Bite Sized Learning series to share social media tips and tricks — what new platforms should businesses be aware of? How are businesses best utilizing their social networks to leverage their business and how can utilizing AI help in storytelling and awareness for entrepreneurs, small business owners and community organizations. Read our official press release by clicking the title of the session above. This session will be held at the Katherine Howell Weingart ’61 Civic Innovation Pavilion in Renfrow Hall at 1033 Broad St.
Tuesday, September 23** - From Cave Walls to TikTok: The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Storytelling
**This session will be held at Noon.
From the bestselling author of The Hidden Agenda and the mind behind Mastercard’s iconic ‘Priceless’ campaign comes an engaging perspective on the role of emotional intelligence in storytelling. In From Cave Walls to TikTok: The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Storytelling, Dr. Kevin Allen takes us on a journey from humanity’s first stories painted on cave walls to the split-second narratives that dominate social media today.
Drawing on decades of experience in branding, psychology, and narrative design, this talk reveals how empathy, authenticity, and emotional resonance are the timeless forces that drive influence — in classrooms, communities, and culture at large. Whether you’re a professor, a student, or a community member, you’ll walk away with fresh insight into how to craft stories that don’t just inform, but truly connect.
Join us for an extra-special and FREE Bite Sized Learning session in collaboration with Grinnell College's Wilson Center for Innovation and Leadership. This session will begin at Noon and lunch will be provided by Grinnell College's Wilson Center for Innovation and Leadership. The event will be hosted at the Katerine Howell Weingart '61 Civic Innovation Pavilion in Renfrow Hall at 1033 Broad Street.
Thursday, November 6 - Storytelling and Messaging for Businesses with Chad Cooper
Concept work is both the most important and most overlooked aspect of marketing, particularly for local, small, and regional brands. When businesses discover how to find their clear space, authentic storytelling becomes easier. Because it's not just business; the best messaging is personal and human.
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