News & Views
How do you testify before the U.S. Congress, pitch a news story, run a business, show up in your community, fund a campaign, and still find time for Italian meatballs?
You learn to prioritize—and you learn to tell the truth. These posts are my take on what’s happening right now and the reinvigoration that came when I finally made time for myself. Explore the categories below—I’d love to hear from you.
Interview with former Under Secretary of State Ellen Tauscher: Survivor, Leader, Public Servant [Video]
It was really important to me to include former Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher in the series on extraordinary women at the Dole Institute. I had seen Ellen in action as my representative in the U.S. Congress and watched her ascend to one of the highest levels of...
Meet Ellie Schafer: Special Assistant to President Barack Obama [Video]
What's it like to meet the Pope? Or Jimmy Buffett? Ellie Schafer knows. She's the Director of the White House Visitor's Office and someone I have known for more than 20 years. She has a very unique and interesting story which began when she was the face of "Mr....
Ambassador Lisa Gable Discusses Zig-Zagging Through Life [Video]
Yesterday, Ambassador Lisa Gable was named a "Top Woman in PR" by PR News. She was a guest for my second study series program at the Dole Institute of Politics. Ambassador Gable is a female role model who is one of the most efficient, intelligent women I know. She...
Lydia Beebe, the first woman officer at Chevron [Video] @DoleInstitute
We kicked off the fall program at the Dole Institute with an interview with Lydia Beebe, the first woman officer at the Chevron Corporation. Lydia was a popular guest due to her background as a graduate of the University of Kansas, both undergrad and at the law...
My Fellowship @DoleInstitute highlights remarkable women [Video]
October 2, 2015 -- Lawrence, Kansas -- William B. Lacy, Director of the Dole Institute of Politics on the campus of the University of Kansas has announced that Judy B. Lloyd will join the Institute as its Fall Fellow, conducting a study group each week on...
Finding Joy on 9-11
What prompted me to write today was a feeling I’ve never felt before on the anniversary of 9-11 – that of joy.

