Before You Blame the Person, Look at the System | The Ripple of the Week

Dona Kappmeyer

Published on: 02/11/2026

Before blaming the person, look at the system. Inspired by Francis Hester, this Ripple explores how better systems, clearer priorities, and fewer bottlenecks can help good people perform at their best.

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Opportunity Doesn’t Happen by Accident | The Ripple of the Week

Dona Kappmeyer

Published on: 19/10/2026

Opportunity doesn’t always happen by accident. Dona reflects on her conversation with Dr. Melissa Sadler-Nitu about creating access, removing barriers, making technology more approachable, and helping people gain the confidence to take the next step.

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Who Are You Developing? | The Ripple of the Week

Dona Kappmeyer

Published on: 04/10/2026

What if one of the greatest measures of leadership is who grows because of you? Dona reflects on her conversation with Joe Atkinson about developing people, giving meaningful feedback, building trust, and creating a leadership ripple that continues l

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Are You Leading Like an Owner or a Steward? | The Ripple of the Week

Dona Kappmeyer

Published on: 21/09/2026

What changes when a business owner begins thinking like a steward? Dona reflects on her conversation with Chris Condon about leadership, responsibility, difficult decisions, and building people who carry the work forward.

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